NYT Dictionary

MALAPROP

/ˈmæləˌprɑp/
AdjectiveNounVerbMAL-a-propmal-a-prop · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Characterized by the use of malapropisms.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the name of Mrs. Malaprop, a character in the play The Rivals (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. See malapropism for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

malapropismbarbarismbullfluffmispronunciationmisusagesolecismspoonerism

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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