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pronunstrict

UK: /prəˈnʌnstrɪkt/ US: /prəˈnʌnstrɪkt/ / adj. (Updated version of a previous entry)

Definition: A blend of "pronunciation" and "strict," describing someone who is unyielding about correct and precise pronunciation. Often used to humorously label people who can’t resist correcting others’ speech.

Etymology: From pronunciation (the way in which a word is spoken) + strict (demanding that rules be followed exactly). Coined to poke fun at language perfectionists.

Usage: Used when talking about people who will stop a conversation to fix how you say a word, no matter the context.
Examples:
1. "My English teacher is so pronunstrict that she’ll pause the entire class to correct a single misplaced syllable."

2. "Hermione was famously pronunstrict about ‘Wingardium Leviosa,’ turning a simple spell lesson into a full-on phonetics workshop."

3. "He’s pronunstrict even at karaoke — he’ll stop mid-song to fix your vowel sounds."
by NeWorDictionary September 8, 2025
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pronounsonator

It's a combination of "pronouns" and "impersonator." It's a term that describes someone who uses pronouns merely for clout or as a gimmick.

The term refers to people who pretend to be a certain gender, but in real life, it's just a lie. It's mostly used by people who are chronically online, but also by those in large fandoms and the LGBT community.
A: This user on Twitter/X has the pronouns 'it/she/they.'

B: That's a classic pronounsonator—they just use them to defend themselves.
A: Oh wow. That's so stupid.
by barrythefingerslopper October 31, 2025
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Pronunciate

A combination of the more common words "pronounce" and "enunciate".
Meaning to say the words correctly and in a clear manner
"Mia, you must pronunciate when you speak in class"
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Panic Prone

(Prone To Panicking. Being Panic Prone.)
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pwn-prone

Adj. Describes an individual with a propensity for getting pwn’d, ie someone prone to getting pwn'd.
“you can’t talk to Amanda about anything, without her getting angry and crying.”

“Yeah, her pseudosterone makes her really pwn-prone.”
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zukurz (Pronounced Zoo-kerz)

Someone that is too short. Also may refer to the rapper.
zukurz (pronounced zoo-kerz) Comes from German. May be used to described the rapper 2$hort, or simply someone shorter than the average person.
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3 pronged fork

3 pronged fork shouldn't exist
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