grammar Nazi
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 (AU) (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)