Malapropism(noun)
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often making it funny or incorrect.
Hindi meaning:समान उच्चारण वाले शब्द की जगह गलत शब्द का प्रयोग
Synonyms: Word misuse, Verbal blunder, Wrong expression, Lexical mistake
Antonyms: Correct usage, Proper wording, Accurate diction, Right term
Example: Saying “dance a flamingo” instead of “dance a flamenco” is a malapropism.
Trick to remember: Mala = bad + (almost) proper word bol dena by mistake = malapropism.
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