There is a term for this but I've forgotten it.
Here is an example sentence:
"That plucky, cherubic sparkplug has such an infectious energy and sassy wit, watching her make her tasty yet thrifty delectibles on 30 Minute Meals is always loads of fun."
The word "plucky" actually doesn't fit. Well...it could, but it's not def. what they intended. They used the wrong word...what's this called?
2007-12-22 14:59:53 · 4 answers · asked by __ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No, it's far more specific than either of those. It literally means something like, "using an unfit word".
2007-12-22 15:10:13 · update #1
malapropism
2007-12-22 15:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unbefitting or inappropriate.
2007-12-23 04:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the word is "wrong"
2007-12-22 23:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
erroneous.
2007-12-22 23:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋