1. A word or phrase resulting from the misunderstanding or mishearing of another word or phrase, often creating a plausible but incorrect new meaning
   "Using 'old-timers' disease' instead of 'Alzheimer's disease' is an example of an eggcorn"Adv. either way: regardless of which of two alternatives is chosen; "We can go to the beach or the mountains; either way, we'll have fun"

Derived forms: eggcorns

Encyclopedia: Eggcorn