List of phrases and slang

This is a list of phrases, interjections, slang, insults, and expletives used in the galaxy.

A

 * As comically clumsy as a dancing Vippit - a simile refering to the Vippit species' ungainly way of moving
 * As stealthy as a Hssiss - a simile commonly used among Sith, though most are ignorant of its origins. It refers to the Hssiss species and their unnatural ability to become invisible.

B

 * Bingo &mdash; Military parlance for the point where maximum range or endurance in the field has been reached. Most commonly used by vehicle pilots, it refers to a craft's fuel state, and is announced when it is time to end the exercise or combat in order to successfully return to base. Based on the real life expression.
 * Blind as a Drijoken - Pola ref e Doine - an Eniamo simile. In truth, Drijoken have exellent vision in dim light, but are easily dazzled and even permanently blinded by intense light.
 * Blue-skinned cruel beings - a term used by the galaxy, but invented by an unknown primitive race to describe the fact that half of every Omwati in the galaxy were Sith.
 * By Tarkin's ghost - A term of surpise used by the after 0 ABY.

C

 * Capúla &mdash; an offensive, often insulting profanity used by mobsters with a number of meanings. Similar to, fucker, bastard, or asshole.
 * Cluster-knock &mdash; a term for a situation or set of circumstances that has gone profoundly awry; an extremely messy situation resulting from multiple failures and/or setbacks. Based on the military colloquialism clusterfuck.
 * CQC &mdash; abbrv. "Close-Quarters Combat." Military term for close-ranged combat with ranged or melee weapons in small areas, such as aboard starships or in urban environments.

D

 * Damn dirty ape - Wiq renl troia - an Eniamo derogatory term for Keaarglrs
 * Datapad handoff &mdash; A seemingly menial task for which one has been ill-prepared; entering a situation without any sort of brief or foreknowledge. Common  slang.
 * DI &mdash; abbrv. "Drill Instructor." Common shorthand used in reference to an instructor at a military, paramilitary or police force training academy.
 * Don't shed off your second skin! &mdash; An expression for when a being is overreacting.

F

 * Fambaa dung! - a Gungan expletive, meaning the feces of the Fambaa

G

 * Grit and gundarks &mdash; Slang phrase used to refer to a person who is emotionally-charged or who seems eager for a physical confrontation; filled with enough grit to take on a .
 * Gunny &mdash; abbrv. Short for Gunnery Sergeant or Master Gunnery Sergeant; often used to denote affection or esprit de corps toward a holder of that rank within a military unit. This also applied to civilians who once held the rank at some point prior to their retirement or discharge.

H

 * Hardpoint &mdash; Military terminology with several definitions: 1. initial invasion location; 2. external attachment points for various ordnance on starfighters and other military craft.
 * Hard contact &mdash; Indicates engaging enemy in combat (military term)

I

 * In a Coruscant minute &mdash; Literal: ten seconds ago. A colloquial expression common in the Galactic Republic, used when stating the need to get something accomplished quickly. Based on the expression New York minute.

M
needed them.
 * Moo-Moo I need (insert name here), meant that the person was young and someone older

O

 * OpFor &mdash; abbrv. "Opposing/opposition Force." Shorthand designation for the opposing team in field exercises ranging in size from squad-level firefights to simulated battalion engagements. Most often used by members of the, , and Marine Corps.

P

 * Poo-doo - a general expletive, most commonly used in the colonized Outer Rim territories. Its exact meaning and origin are unknown.

R

 * Rotor-head &mdash; . Derogatory Sa'ari slang term for pilots of Leeward and Monitor helicopters; most often used by ''Ellipse fighter pilots.

S

 * Sand dweller &mdash; Derogatory term used to refer to Keferiqans. Considered highly offensive. Originated from the Keferiqans propensity for settling desert worlds, plus their homeland, which was a desert planet.
 * SNAKU &mdash; abbrv. "Situation Normal, All Karked Up." Used to express disgust at the current situation. Most often used by members of the, , and Marine Corps. Based on the real-world aphorism "."
 * Spazjya! &mdash; Ancient Sa'arese expletive; though no modern translation existed, its connotation was so vile that its utterance was considered a base vulgarity. Only used in expressions of extreme anger or frustration.
 * Sunrider's Blade! &mdash; An exclamation used when the speaker is surprised, stunned, or shocked. Used mostly by Jedi or former Jedi, including Kha-Liim Dardray, Julise Mukan, Alexa Tirava and other Force-users of the Old Republic.
 * Sunshine and Bilars &mdash; Colloquial expression used to infer that a certain situation is or was pleasant, referencing the genial nature of the species. In practice, however, it is most often used to highlight an unpleasant contrast. Not everything was sunshine and Bilars...

T

 * Temple eyes- Naivete, a lack of understanding of the real world. Used mostly by Jedi or former Jedi, including Julise Mukan, Alexa Tirava and other Force-users of the Old Republic.

Y

 * You make a rancor decide he's not hungry anymore- A highly offensive term used across the galaxy, the phrase refers to rancors and their seemingly unsatisfiable hunger.

Z

 * Zoomie &mdash; trans. Derogatory Sa'ari slang term for pilots of Ellipse-class fighters; most often used by Leeward and Monitor crews.