Malapropos Definition
malapropos
adverb
- at an inconvenient time; "he arrived inopportunely just as we sat down for dinner"; "she answered malapropos"
adjective
- of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
Words that rhyme with malapropos
Usage tips for "malapropos"
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