Malaprop, Mrs


Definition: Meaning of, Malaprop, Mrs in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪsɪz;ˈmɪsɪs /

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  1. a character in the 18th century play The RIVALS by Richard Sheridan . She wrongly uses words in a funny way, saying a word that sounds similar to the one she intended to use, but means something completely different. This type of mistake is known as a MALAPROPISM because of her.
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