cacology

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[cuh-CAH-luh-jee]

  • n. A bad choice of words; faulty speech
"You know, if I wasn't aware of his tendency for cacology, I probably would've believed that free healthcare was going to kill my grandma!"

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost-right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. I wonder what analogy he would make for the difference between the right word and the horribly wrong word.

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Well, elections are supposed to be a ground where candidates rely much on their persuasive skills.

Voters are so keen in choosing a candidate that a simple cacology could ruin four months of campaign.

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My cacology almost lost my fiancee. She was not in the least bit excited about what I said of her mother. That's not what I meant.

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Submitted: 7:54 AM

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