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Yes, malapropism is playable

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"Malapropism" Definition

noun

An example of such misuse.
Ludicrous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound.
The usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase.
The use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended but ludicrously wrong in the context.
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect (e.g. ‘dance a flamingo’ instead of flamenco).

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