In a board meeting, the chairman says "John is the pineapple of hard work". He obviously meant the word pinnacle and not pineapple. This is an example of ________.

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Malapropism is the use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound, leading to a nonsensical, often humorous utterance. In this case, "pineapple" is mistakenly used instead of "pinnacle," fitting the definition of malapropism.

In a Board Meeting, the Chairman Says "John Is the Pineapple