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MALAPROPISM

/ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Unscramble MALAPROPISM Find Scrabble words

Definition of MALAPROPISM

noun

The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.

"The script employed malapropism to great effect."

noun

An instance of this; malaprop.

"The humor comes from all the malapropisms."

Synonyms of MALAPROPISM

Words with similar meaning

catachresis malaprop

Examples of MALAPROPISM in a Sentence

  • "The script employed malapropism to great effect."
  • "The humor comes from all the malapropisms."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
24
points

Is MALAPROPISM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MALAPROPISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: MALAPROPISM uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MALAPROPISM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter malapropism Total
Scrabble 31113113113 19
WWF 41214114114 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALAPROPISM

100 words from the letters in MALAPROPISM

10-letter words

piroplasma 16/20 USUKWWF

9-letter words

malaprops 15/19 USUKWWF piroplasm 15/19 USUKWWF amoralism 13/16 USUKWWF

8-letter words

malaprop 14/18 USUKWWF papalism 14/18 UK alarmism 12/15 USUKWWF ammirals 12/15 UK moralism 12/15 USUKWWF mariposa 12/14 USUKWWF parosmia 12/14 UK

7-letter words

ammiral 11/14 UK immoral 11/14 USUKWWF miasmal 11/14 USUKWWF impalas 11/14 USUKWWF lipomas 11/14 USUKWWF amorism 11/13 UK imparls 11/14 UK paramos 11/13 USUKWWF poplars 11/14 USUKWWF oralism 9/11 USUKWWF parials 9/11 UK aporias 9/10 UK parasol 9/11 USUKWWF rosalia 7/8 UK solaria 7/8 USUKWWF

6-letter words

pampas 12/15 USUKWWF papism 12/15 UK primps 12/15 USUKWWF impala 10/13 USUKWWF lipoma 10/13 USUKWWF palmar 10/13 USUKWWF imparl 10/13 UK primal 10/13 USUKWWF paramo 10/12 USUKWWF appair 10/12 UK poplar 10/13 USUKWWF miasma 10/12 USUKWWF limmas 10/13 UK malism 10/13 UK mimosa 10/12 USUKWWF lampas 10/13 USUKWWF plasma 10/13 USUKWWF limpas 10/13 USUKWWF milpas 10/13 USUKWWF appals 10/13 USUKWWF pipals 10/13 USUKWWF praams 10/12 USUKWWF primas 10/12 USUKWWF porism 10/12 USUKWWF primos 10/12 USUKWWF amoral 8/10 USUKWWF parial 8/10 UK aporia 8/9 UK alisma 8/10 UK lamias 8/10 USUKWWF salami 8/10 USUKWWF alamos 8/10 USUKWWF omasal 8/10 UK palais 8/10 USUKWWF alarms 8/10 USUKWWF malars 8/10 USUKWWF armils 8/10 UK aromas 8/9 USUKWWF molars 8/10 USUKWWF morals 8/10 USUKWWF morsal 8/10 UK romals 8/10 UK samlor 8/10 UK milors 8/10 UK piraas 8/9 UK prials 8/10 UK spiral 8/10 USUKWWF parols 8/10 USUKWWF polars 8/10 USUKWWF sporal 8/10 USUKWWF sailor 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

pampa 11/14 USUKWWF primp 11/14 USUKWWF pimps 11/14 USUKWWF pomps 11/14 USUKWWF limma 9/12 UK limpa 9/12 USUKWWF milpa 9/12 USUKWWF appal 9/12 USUKWWF papal 9/12 USUKWWF palpi 9/12 USUKWWF pipal 9/12 USUKWWF praam 9/11 USUKWWF prima 9/11 USUKWWF primo 9/11 USUKWWF appro 9/11 UK mamas 9/11 USUKWWF imams 9/11 USUKWWF maims 9/11 USUKWWF miasm 9/11 USUKWWF malms 9/12 USUKWWF smalm 9/12 UK ammos 9/11 USUKWWF apism 9/11 UK

How to Use MALAPROPISM in Word Games

MALAPROPISM is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MALAPROPISM

What does MALAPROPISM mean?
MALAPROPISM is a noun. The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
Is MALAPROPISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALAPROPISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MALAPROPISM worth in Scrabble?
MALAPROPISM is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from MALAPROPISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MALAPROPISM. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MALAPROPISM?
Synonyms of MALAPROPISM include: catachresis, malaprop. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.