Malapropism
Definition: 1. unintentional use of wrong word: the misuse of a word through confusion with another word that sounds similar, especially when the effect is ridiculous
2. example of malapropism: an instance of using malapropism
I learnt a new word today from a friend's blog and I have a perfect example for it. This was what I used to say till a friend who majored in journalism corrected me donkey years ago.
"He leads a sanitary lifestyle."
Embarrassing but true......
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