Bushism
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Bushisms are unconventional statements, phrases, pronunciations, malapropisms, and semantic or linguistic errors made in the public speaking of George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States.
George W. Bush addressing the nation from the East Room, September 2008
Malapropism
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A malapropism is the incorrect use of a word in place of a word with a similar sound, either unintentionally or for comedic effect, resulting in a nonsensical, often humorous utterance. An example is
Bushism
…Bushisms are unconventional statements, phrases, pronunciations, malapropisms, and semantic or linguistic errors made in the public speaking of George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Common characteristics of…
Louisa Lane Drew as Mrs. Malaprop in an 1895 production of The Rivals