grammar Nazi

English

/ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/, /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A person who habitually corrects or criticizes the language usage of others.

Etymology

Compound from English grammar + English Nazi (one who is considered unfairly oppressive needlessly strict, one who imposes one's views on others).

Origin

English

Nazi

Gloss

one who is considered unfairly oppressive needlessly strict, one who imposes one's views on others

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