Definition of malapropos

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  • malapropos is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • malapropos is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • malapropos is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of malapropos

  • at an inconvenient time (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she answered malapropos

    Synonyms

    1. inopportunely
  • of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature (adjective)

See definition of malapropos in Merriam Webster