offensive malapropism

Misusing a word in a way that could offend someone.

The YouTube comments section is full of offensive malapropism.

by HiThere,ImustBeSexist June 30, 2014

malapropism

Misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar, usually referring to autocorrect being incorrect.

I have too pieces of candy (instead of two)... oops, I did malapropism.

by NerdGirl0512 May 21, 2021