malapropism
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:She actually admitted to making a slip of the tongue, but quickly clarified her words.
Definition:A mistake in speaking, where one word that sounds similar to the intended word is inadvertently used instead.
From slip of the tongue
Example:The speaker must have flubbed on stage, as his malapropism was quite noticeable.
Definition:To make a mistake, especially in speech.
From flub
Example:The politician’s gaffe was a result of a malapropism that he couldn’t help but giggle at.
Definition:An embarrassing social or political mistake, especially one made in public.
From gaffe
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