eggcorn UK /ˈɛɡkɔːn/US /ˈɛɡkɔɹn/ noun1 •A word or phrase that sounds like and is mistakenly used in a seemingly logical or plausible way for another word or phrase either on its own or as part of a set expressionFar from being simple goofs, an eggcorn provides a glimpse into everyday thought processes. Eggcorns do not signify ignorance but rather the opposite, […] — 2006 formseggcorns