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Started by: erontquay (inactive)

eggcorn


MEANING:
noun: An erroneous alteration of a word or phrase, by replacing an original word with a similar sounding word, such that the new word or phrase also makes a kind of sense.
For example: "ex-patriot" instead of "expatriate" and "mating name" instead of "maiden name

Replied: 15th Oct 2014 at 10:35

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