pedanticism

The incorrect word for pedantry. Used by ignorant people trying to sound smart by putting an "-ism" at the end of any word to make it a noun.

"Enough with the pedanticism and let us eat."
"The word is pedantry."

pedanticism by Pedantry_Personified November 10, 2015

pedantic 

Ostentatious regarding one's intelligence. Using this word also makes you this word.

Bob: I find the professor's voice mellifluous and her logic trenchant, even if a bit pedantic.

Jim: I find YOU a bit pedantic.

pedantic by bulldog4574 March 2, 2010

pecant 

It means someone who can't do something, or is always unwilling.

My friend is a pecant because he wont look for a job.

pecant by Pecant master February 20, 2010

anal pendant 

Like a pearl necklace, but a single gob deposited on or near the anus.

Having already dumped a load into his cockholster, he didn't have enough in reserve to serve up a pearl necklace, so he gave her an anal pendant instead.

anal pendant by Thrice Goatly December 7, 2009

pedantic 

Pointing out unnecessary minutiae in order to call attention to one's pretentiousness.

I suppose you can forgive them because part of their job is paying attention to detail, but you best be pedantic as fuck if you want to fit in on an engineering team.

pedantic by Coopuh Troopuh December 6, 2016

pedanticked 

When people make tiny pointless criticisms entirely missing the big picture.

I asked for high-level feedback on my paper, but instead they pedanticked the shit out of it.

pedanticked by FroznMbryo February 5, 2021

pedantics

Noun (malapropism): Pedantic semantics

I do not care for your pedantics, Annie. I will use my words how I choose.

pedantics by Tastiest Avenger September 11, 2023