0 a word or phrase that a person wrongly thinks is another word or phrase that sounds similar, for example "eggcorn" instead of "acorn":
Language Log mentions the eggcorn "wedding vowels" as a variant of "wedding vows".
If there is a connection in meaning, it can be called an eggcorn.
Sometimes the eggcorn, reign in, is used.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
eggcorn
