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noun (pl. -s)- A person who uses proper grammar at all times, esp. online in emails, chatrooms, instant messages and webboard posts; a proponent of grammatical correctness. Often one who spells correctly as well.
- A person who believes proper grammar (and spelling) should be used by everyone whenever possible.
- One who attempts to persuade or force others to use proper grammar and spelling.
- One who uses proper grammar and spelling to subtly mock or deride those who do not; an exhibitor of grammatical superiority.
- One who advocates linguistic clarity; an opponent of 1337-speak.
- One who corrects others' grammar; the spelling police.
- proper noun
A nickname, pseudonym or handle for a well-known grammar nazi (defs. 1 and 2) within a particular social circle, used to show either great respect or great contempt for his or her abilities. - verb (transitive)
To correct the grammar of (a person's speech, a piece of writing, etc.); to edit for grammar and spelling; to proofread.
Examples:
- A grammar nazi knows the difference between "there," "their" and "they're."
- Teh grammar nazis haev invadd r formu.
- Grammar Nazi, help me with my English homework please.
- He totally grammar nazied my article, replacing pronouns and rewriting clauses.
