Pedandick

The act of an individual who corrects spelling or grammar in a smug fashion to feel superior.

David: I hope your going to Heather's party.
Andrew: You're so stupid it's YOU'RE not YOUR
David: You're so pedandick.

by Doctor Dickson Poon May 2, 2011

pedantic

A tendency toward involuntary discovery of evidence suggesting widespread ignorance and/or ineptitude, esp. with regard to linguistic communication.

There were days when Lisa's instinctive pedantry threatened to overwhelm her.

by Marquis Francois X. de Marzipan February 22, 2004

pendant

Pendant, n.

One who, by correcting others, gives himself (or herself) just enough rope by which to hang.

Bill: "That bloke's a total pendant."

Ben: "I think you mean 'pedant,' mate."

Bill: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. BTW, is this noose too tight?"

by zutelwortle October 14, 2007

shallow and pedantic

A term used to mock someone who claims to be a genius but really isn't. Particularly used on people who use longer versions of certain words.

""""smart"""" guy: I do agree that the administration whom committed 9/11 should be exterminated from our earth as quickly as needs be.
Some other guy: I agree, they are shallow and pedantic.
""""smart"""" guy: Ah yes, as if someone who quotes family guy can use the same vocabularly I use.
Some other guy: Yes, shallow and pedantic.

by True christ February 22, 2018

Shallow and Pedantic

Terms used to take away from the fact that a person is suffering from severe suicidal thoughts

Shaniqua: This shit is straight shallow and pedantic homie
Peter: PERHAPS

by I’m_Fucked_Up May 18, 2019

Pedanticise

The practise of being a pedant

Dont pedanticise, you know what I'm trying to say

by Gembolina April 22, 2007

pedanticist

Someone who declares other people to be pedantic

Johnny called me a pedant when I corrected him on the "your" vs "you're" thing. He's such a pedanticist.

by blacksteelrailroadoncrack October 5, 2016