Definition of Malapropos
Malapropos
ma·la·pro·pos
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Inappropriately or awkwardly placed or timed.
e.g. The comedian's malapropos joke fell flat with the audience.
(adjective)
(formal) inappropriate due to being at an improper or inconvenient time;
e.g. Her malapropos comments made her seem insensitive.
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