noun as in strong fondness

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misnaming, malapropism

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Example:The misnaming of the character as 'bummalotis' in the play could be due to a typo or a deliberate comedic effect.

Definition:An error in the name of a word, character, or place; a misspelling or a wrong name.

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Example:Using 'bummalotis' instead of 'malapropism' in a joke can create a humorous effect.

Definition:The incorrect use of a word in place of another word that sounds similar but has a different meaning, often in a humorous way.

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