Pronunciation: /mæləfɔr/
noun A figure of speech in which words or phrases are mixed up and confused in a humorous way, often combining two common idioms or sayings.
A1 I heard a funny malaphor at the party last night.
A2 She often mixes up idioms and creates unintentional malaphors.
B1 The comedian's routine was full of clever malaphors that had the audience laughing.
B2 The author's use of malaphors added a unique and humorous touch to the novel.
C1 His ability to effortlessly create malaphors demonstrates his mastery of language.
C2 The professor's lecture was filled with intricate malaphors that left the students in awe of his linguistic skills.
adjective Describing something that is a result of mixing up and confusing words or phrases in a humorous way.
A1 I heard a malaphor joke that made me laugh.
A2 She tends to use malaphor expressions without realizing it.
B1 The speaker's malaphor caused confusion among the audience.
B2 His malaphor-laden speech was both amusing and perplexing.
C1 The writer's use of malaphor added a unique and humorous touch to the story.
C2 The politician's malaphor-laden campaign speeches became a subject of ridicule in the media.
formal The speaker unintentionally used a malaphor during the presentation, causing confusion among the audience.
informal I always mix up idioms and end up creating a malaphor that leaves my friends laughing.
slang My dad's malaphor game is strong - he mixes up sayings like nobody's business!
figurative Her malaphor about the situation being a 'piece of cake walk in the park' perfectly summed up the ease of the task.
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