mierenneuker
nitpicker; pedant; someone obsessed with tiny details (vulgar)
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈmi.rə.ˌnøː.kər/
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Cultural Note
Literally and colorfully translating to 'ant-f***er,' this is a typical example of Dutch compound vulgarity. Despite its crude etymology, it is commonly used in everyday (informal) speech to describe a nitpicker. Dutch is known for its creative and graphic compound insults.
📝 Example Sentences
Doe niet zo moeilijk, mierenneuker!
Don't be so difficult, you nitpicker!
Hij is een echte mierenneuker als het op grammatica aankomt.
He is a real pedant when it comes to grammar.
Wees geen mierenneuker, het maakt niet uit.
Don't be a nitpicker, it doesn't matter.