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Pedant — meaning in English

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English meaning

pedant noun Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
stickler noun A person who insists on strict adherence to rules, details, or standards.

Senses

Pedant is used for these senses in English:

pedant A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedant — full definition

noun Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
noun Someone who cares too much about small, unimportant details of correctness.
noun A person who works as a teacher or schoolmaster.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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