grammar Nazi
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See also: grammar nazi
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]1990, grammar + Nazi (“one who imposes one's views on others; one who is considered unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict”)
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/, /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnætsi/
Audio (General Australian): (file) - Hyphenation: gram‧mar Nazi
Noun
[edit]grammar Nazi (plural grammar Nazis)
- (slang, idiomatic, potentially offensive, humorous, see usage note at Nazi) A person who habitually corrects or criticizes the incorrect language usage of others.
- Synonyms: grammar cop, grammar police, grammando
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]person who habitually corrects or criticizes the perceived incorrect language usage of others
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References
[edit]- Where does grammar Nazi come from? (dictionary.com)