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.
adjective
Describing something that is a result of mixing up and confusing words or phrases in a humorous way.
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The speaker unintentionally used a malaphor during the presentation, causing confusion among the audience.
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I always mix up idioms and end up creating a malaphor that leaves my friends laughing.
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My dad's malaphor game is strong - he mixes up sayings like nobody's business!
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Her malaphor about the situation being a 'piece of cake walk in the park' perfectly summed up the ease of the task.