English · Slang Attested

grammar cop

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A member of the grammar police.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên của lực lượng cảnh sát ngữ pháp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “grammar cop” mean?

A member of the grammar police.

Is “grammar cop” formal or informal?

grammar cop is generally derogatory, slang.