Derived from "Lexiphanicism," ;
which means: "The use of
pretentious words, language, or style."
A lexifascist, then, is an asshole who corrects others' language. Rather than let slip a mispronounced or misused word, the lexifascist pounces with a
correction. Usually this is done with an uppity attitude.
Dude, it's not "pneumonic," it's "mnemonic." (this would only work in writing)
"Did you really just say "incognitoly?" How about "
surreptitiously&quo t; instead?
The 2nd was me, but in my
opinion I'm exempted from being a lexifascist by the fact that it was a
made up word.