Word of the Week (5/27/03): Malapropism

Post by **Xouqoa** » May 27, 2003, 1:08 pm

malapropism \mal-uh-PROP-iz-uhm\, noun:

The usually unintentionally humorous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound; also, an example of such misuse.

(Sorry it's late, I didn't get in from Atlanta until 8pm last night and didn't feel like doing anything on a computer after 8 hours in a car!

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Post by **Xouqoa** » May 27, 2003, 1:09 pm

The amount of people using malapropisms on this board is at often times quite mind blowing.

Wulfran · Post by **Wulfran** » May 27, 2003, 1:33 pm

Slack ass Xoucow!

Was the above a malapropism or just laziness?

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » May 27, 2003, 1:36 pm

The introduction of the Maiden's Eye zone brought a very much enjoyed malapropism to many ears.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » May 27, 2003, 1:44 pm

I have a hunch that this thread will contain many malapropisms of the word malapropism. We shall see.

rhyae · Post by **rhyae** » May 27, 2003, 1:50 pm

It's hard to use in a sentence but using this part of the definition:

Xouqoa wrote:malapropism \mal-uh-PROP-iz-uhm\, noun:

especially by confusion with one of similar sound; also, an example of such misuse.

my favorite malapropisms by far are the ones including song lyrics -

'Werewolves of thunder' by Warren Zevon
'Rock and roll all night and part of every day' by Kiss
'Mideival woman' by ELO
'Bathroom on the right' by Creedence Clearwater Revival
'Big old jet had a light on' by Steve Miller
'Momma dance' by Phish (though being Phish they decided to call the song that, but they are really saying 'the moment ends.' They embraced their audiences malapropism.)

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » May 27, 2003, 1:51 pm

i will give Cartalas 1000 VVs if he executes the following command in game: "/surname Malapropism*". Extra points for incorrect spelling of course.

*. Must agree to 6 week term of use of surname

Ennia · Post by **Ennia** » May 27, 2003, 1:54 pm

Comparing Furor to Hitler is the most funny malapropism I've ever seen.

Spangaloid_PE · Post by **Spangaloid_PE** » May 27, 2003, 2:27 pm

I have no idea how to use the word malapropism in a sentance. If I had photopaint I could make a sig with just that word in it and use lense flair. God forbid I put a women in it however.

Post by **Sylvus** » May 27, 2003, 2:49 pm

Referring to Spangaloid as Mongoloid is a less common malapropism than one would think.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » May 27, 2003, 3:20 pm

Spangaloid_PE wrote:I have no idea how to use the word malapropism in a sentance. If I had photopaint I could make a sig with just that word in it and use lense flair. God forbid I put a women in it however.

All of spang's malapropisms are marked in bold text for your viewing pleasure. Do not confuse typos with malapropisms.

You two can prevent forest friars! -Shmokey the Bare

edit. fucking post adds in ninja tags after you hit submit.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » May 27, 2003, 4:02 pm

To many people use malapropisms in they're writing do too ignorance. I cry in real life.

Spangaloid_PE · Post by **Spangaloid_PE** » May 27, 2003, 4:04 pm

Dregor Thule wrote:To many people use malapropisms in they're writing do too ignorance. I cry in real life.

nice use of malapropism there. instead of using the word due, he used the word do and instead of using the word to, he used the word too and it was funny. ha ha /fart!1

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » May 27, 2003, 4:13 pm

Spangaloid_PE wrote:I have no idea how to use the word malapropism in a sentance. If I had photopaint I could make a sig with just that word in it and use lense flair. God forbid I put a women in it however.

Yea...

Ennia · Post by **Ennia** » May 27, 2003, 4:15 pm

Haha it's fun to point out other people's malapropisms haha...

*is bored*

Spangaloid_PE · Post by **Spangaloid_PE** » May 27, 2003, 4:18 pm

Dregor Thule wrote:
Spangaloid_PE wrote:I have no idea how to use the word malapropism in a sentance. If I had photopaint I could make a sig with just that word in it and use lense flair. God forbid I put a women in it however.
Yea...

exactly...

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » May 29, 2003, 3:07 am

One of my manager's most unusual malapropisms was, "You learned a lot about this system in a short time, you must have a psychopathic memory."

Lexien · Post by **Lexien** » May 29, 2003, 5:24 pm

Thanks zoo for the new word.!

I will put it in one of the little boxes in my head and store it there for future usage.

But i wonder what would be the french equivalent? (yes i am too bored to actually try to get a non paying english to french dictionary thing, id apreciate if someone had a free one tho)

/pharm

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » May 29, 2003, 5:31 pm

catachrèse

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » May 29, 2003, 5:39 pm

On its etymology, it came from a character in Sheridan's The Rivals, Mrs Malaprop (1775). Sheridan used the French mal a propos, meaning inappropriate, to come up with his character's name, and yes she was guilty of using words incorrectly.

Mr Bacon · Post by **Mr Bacon** » May 30, 2003, 4:02 pm

The word of the week is Malapropism.

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