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Damiel: added 'screwed the Icehorn'

2021-04-17T11:50:41Z

added 'screwed the Icehorn'

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	'''Fleshneck''' - a [[Bushraki]] insult. A derogatory term for any non-Bushraki.		'''Fleshneck''' - a [[Bushraki]] insult. A derogatory term for any non-Bushraki.

			'''Screwed the icehorn''' - [[Tukkav]] expression. Equivalent to 'screwed up' or 'f***ed up'.

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Damiel at 16:31, 2 February 2021

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	'''telas''' - Means 'splendor' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's used, like bala, to emphasize a quality about someone, but it's used for any situation where 'bala' doesn't make sense. For instance, "She's cute as telas" or "That ventrat is quiet as telas."		'''telas''' - Means 'splendor' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's used, like bala, to emphasize a quality about someone, but it's used for any situation where 'bala' doesn't make sense. For instance, "She's cute as telas" or "That ventrat is quiet as telas."

	'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."		'''bushie''' - A racial slur. Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."

	'''groundsider''' A dismissive term akin to 'redneck' used by spacers to refer to people who are basically stuck on one planet by virtue of lack of resources. Some groundsiders embrace the term, others strongly dislike it.		'''groundsider''' A dismissive term akin to 'redneck' used by spacers to refer to people who are basically stuck on one planet by virtue of lack of resources. Some groundsiders embrace the term, others strongly dislike it.

Laura at 01:11, 17 May 2019

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	'''Sand-boned''' - a [[Krona]] insult. Implies the target is weak and frail, and will also die in the desert. ex. "That sand-boned kithlicker wouldn't last a day out there."		'''Sand-boned''' - a [[Krona]] insult. Implies the target is weak and frail, and will also die in the desert. ex. "That sand-boned kithlicker wouldn't last a day out there."

			'''Fleshneck''' - a [[Bushraki]] insult. A derogatory term for any non-Bushraki.

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Laura: /* Racial and Regional */

2019-04-11T16:27:21Z

Racial and Regional

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	'''Strong teeth, sharp nose''' - a common [[Ry'nari]] phrase. Similar to 'good luck'.		'''Strong teeth, sharp nose''' - a common [[Ry'nari]] phrase. Similar to 'good luck'.

	'''Sand-~~cursed~~''' - a [[Krona]] insult. Implies the weak and ~~disgusting target~~ will die in the desert.		'''Sand-boned''' - a [[Krona]] insult. Implies the target is weak and frail, and will also die in the desert. ex. "That sand-boned kithlicker wouldn't last a day out there."

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Laura at 16:25, 11 April 2019

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	Here are some slang words or phrases that are used in Starmourn, sometimes in place of words, such as common profanity.		Here are some slang words or phrases that are used in Starmourn, sometimes in place of words, such as common profanity.

			==General Slang==

			These are commonly used expressions found in cultures throughout the galaxy.

	'''kithlicker''' - Used as a derogatory term by those who dislike the use of kith.		'''kithlicker''' - Used as a derogatory term by those who dislike the use of kith.
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	'''groundsider''' A dismissive term akin to 'redneck' used by spacers to refer to people who are basically stuck on one planet by virtue of lack of resources. Some groundsiders embrace the term, others strongly dislike it.		'''groundsider''' A dismissive term akin to 'redneck' used by spacers to refer to people who are basically stuck on one planet by virtue of lack of resources. Some groundsiders embrace the term, others strongly dislike it.

			==Racial and Regional==

			These terms and phrases are used by specific races, societies, and cultures.

			'''Sweetmeat''' - A [[W'hoorn]] word, derogatory. Typically used for non-W'hoorn. Essentially means you look like food.

			'''Strong teeth, sharp nose''' - a common [[Ry'nari]] phrase. Similar to 'good luck'.

			'''Sand-cursed''' - a [[Krona]] insult. Implies the weak and disgusting target will die in the desert.

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Wikiadmin at 16:44, 8 February 2019

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	'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."		'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."

			'''groundsider''' A dismissive term akin to 'redneck' used by spacers to refer to people who are basically stuck on one planet by virtue of lack of resources. Some groundsiders embrace the term, others strongly dislike it.



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Wikiadmin at 22:51, 29 December 2018

2018-12-29T22:51:06Z

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	'''bala''' - Means 'strength' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's a substitute for how we would use the word 'hell' to emphasize a quality about something. For instance, "She's tough as bala" or "His ship is fast as bala." Only to be used to emphasize qualities where strength or power is a good thing. You wouldn't say, "She's beautiful as bala" for instance.		'''bala''' - Means 'strength' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's a substitute for how we would use the word 'hell' to emphasize a quality about something. For instance, "She's tough as bala" or "His ship is fast as bala." Only to be used to emphasize qualities where strength or power is a good thing. You wouldn't say, "She's beautiful as bala" for instance.

	'''telas''' Means 'splendor' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's used, like bala, to emphasize a quality about someone, but it's used for any situation where 'bala' doesn't make sense. For instance, "She's cute as telas" or "That ventrat is quiet as telas."		'''telas''' - Means 'splendor' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's used, like bala, to emphasize a quality about someone, but it's used for any situation where 'bala' doesn't make sense. For instance, "She's cute as telas" or "That ventrat is quiet as telas."

	'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."		'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."

Wikiadmin at 22:50, 29 December 2018

2018-12-29T22:50:53Z

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	'''spacedust''' - A mildly insulting term for someone without much experience or power.		'''spacedust''' - A mildly insulting term for someone without much experience or power.

	'''flakk''' - A generic expression akin to 'fuck.' "Flakk you", "Flakking ~~Bushraki~~", etc.		'''flakk''' - A generic expression akin to 'fuck.' "Flakk you", "Flakking [[Nabia]]", etc.

	'''trepling''' - A trepling is a small insect that has spread to many planets via infesting cargo. It's like a mosquito - disliked by all. Used as we use 'bitch.'		'''trepling''' - A trepling is a small insect that has spread to many planets via infesting cargo. It's like a mosquito - disliked by all. Used as we use 'bitch.'

	'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.		'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.

			'''bala''' - Means 'strength' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's a substitute for how we would use the word 'hell' to emphasize a quality about something. For instance, "She's tough as bala" or "His ship is fast as bala." Only to be used to emphasize qualities where strength or power is a good thing. You wouldn't say, "She's beautiful as bala" for instance.

			'''telas''' Means 'splendor' in [[Elessi]] and is also the name of one of the three supermassive black holes in orbit around the [[Atman]] of the [[Ishvana]]. It's used, like bala, to emphasize a quality about someone, but it's used for any situation where 'bala' doesn't make sense. For instance, "She's cute as telas" or "That ventrat is quiet as telas."

			'''bushie''' - Referring to the [[Bushraki]], it means someone or something who is in poor condition, messed up, or unstable. "That ship is pretty bushie..." "After a night of drinking, Tecton looked bushie as heck."



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Wikiadmin at 02:09, 29 December 2018

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	'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.		'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.

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Wikiadmin at 02:04, 29 December 2018

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	'''kithlicker''' - Used as a derogatory term by those who dislike the use of kith.		'''kithlicker''' - Used as a derogatory term by those who dislike the use of kith.

	'''daka''' - excrement. E.g. "You are so full of zhudaka!" or "You dakahead!"		'''daka''' - excrement. E.g. "You are so full of zhudaka!" or "You dakahead!"

	'''ventrat''' - Vermin that take refuge in vents and ducts. A low, despicable form of life. Substitute for 'asshole.'		'''ventrat''' - Vermin that take refuge in vents and ducts. A low, despicable form of life. Substitute for 'asshole.'

	'''spacedust''' - A mildly insulting term for someone without much experience or power.		'''spacedust''' - A mildly insulting term for someone without much experience or power.

	'''flakk''' - A generic expression akin to 'fuck.' "Flakk you", "Flakking Bushraki", etc.		'''flakk''' - A generic expression akin to 'fuck.' "Flakk you", "Flakking Bushraki", etc.

	'''trepling''' - A trepling is a small insect that has spread to many planets via infesting cargo. It's like a mosquito - disliked by all. Used as we use 'bitch.'		'''trepling''' - A trepling is a small insect that has spread to many planets via infesting cargo. It's like a mosquito - disliked by all. Used as we use 'bitch.'

	'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.		'''void''' - An adjective combined with various words to form insults. Voidsucker, voidhead, voidface, and so on.