Originally posted by Rene ClaudeYou cannot.
I disagree
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a spoonerism transposes the initial sounds of two words.
e.g. "keys and parrots" for "peas and carrots"
a malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one
e.g. "We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile" (hostage
courtesy of GW Bush
Originally posted by wolfgang59Yes I can, even if I am in error!
You cannot.
a spoonerism transposes the initial sounds of two words.
e.g. "keys and parrots" for "peas and carrots"
a malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one
e.g. "We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile" (hostage
courtesy of GW Bush
You are correct, of course. My thuddled minking is a consequence of old rage.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIt is a spoonerism. A malapropism is the use of an incorrect word or words in place of a similar sounding word that results in a nonsensical expression.
Keys and Parrots (for peas and carrots, thanks to Mrs. Malapropos). Nice thread.....
Originally posted by Rene Claude
This is a malapropism not a spoonerism which is quite different.
(Mrs Malaprop by the way)
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An example: Alice said she couldn't eat crabs or any other crushed Asians. (crustaceans) 😉
