Chochlik drukarski
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What it means
Literally “the printer’s imp.” A mischievous little sprite blamed for typos and printing errors — the Polish equivalent of a “gremlin” in the press.
Vocabulary
- chochlik — imp / goblin / sprite
- drukarski — printer's / printing (adjective)
Grammar note
'Drukarski' is a relational adjective from 'drukarz' (printer). Used as a noun phrase to personify errors.
Cultural context
A charming piece of Polish printing folklore. Still used today to excuse typos in newspapers, books, and online.
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