pantser
English edit
Etymology edit
From the expression fly by the seat of one's pants.
Noun edit
pantser (plural pantsers)
- (slang, writing) An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
- Coordinate term: plotter
Related terms edit
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch panser, from Middle High German pantzer, from Old French panciere (whence Middle Dutch panchier), from panse (“belly”), from Medieval Latin panceria. The current spelling and pronunciation has been influenced by German Panzer.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
pantser n (plural pantsers, diminutive pantsertje n)