malapropian
/maləˈprɒpɪən/ /maləˈprəʊpɪən/rare
adjective
Of the nature of a malapropism; given to or characterized by malapropisms.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘George Eliot’ (1819–1880), novelist (real name Mary Ann Evans). From the name of Mrs Malaprop + -ian.
- play-going
- playground
- playgroup
- play hard to get
- play havoc with
- play hell
- play hell (or merry hell)
- play hookey
- play house
- playhouse
- playhouse pay
- playick
- playing board
- playing card
- playing field
- playing hand
- playingly
- playing partner
- playing-place
- playing table
- playing trick
- play into someone's hands
- play it cool
- play it straight
- play kissy-face