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 excellent vision in dim light, but are easily dazzled and even permanently blinded by intense light.
 * Blue face - A term used to describe people who have been deprived of oxygen for a time.
 * 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.
 * Buck sergeant &mdash; Military slang for the lowest grade of sergeant. Common within the 's forces.
 * Bug &mdash; A derogatory term for a member of an insectoid sentient species.
 * By Tarkin's ghost - A term of surprise 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.
 * Civvies &mdash; Common military slang term used to refer to one's civilian attire, apart from their military uniforms.
 * 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.
 * Coral licker&mdash; coined by Sicemonite citizens. Someone who tries to get ahead by falsely complimenting or copying a person. More commonly, it is used for a being that has a relationship with another solely for status or money.
 * Coreward &mdash; 1. adj; Common term used to describe something in the galaxy that is further inward, toward the Core Worlds. 2. verb; The act of moving toward the Core of the galaxy.
 * Covering fire &mdash; A military action, usually infantry-based, where a fire team(s) or a unit directs their fire at the general direction of the enemy while allies maneuver themselves to new positions.
 * 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 &mdash; trans. Wiq renl troia &mdash; an Eniamo derogatory term for Keaarglrs
 * Dantooinian firing squad &mdash; A pejorative term used to insult one's intelligence or a group's strategy. Literal-Dantooinian military would stand in a circle, with blaster weapons, intending to execute a being in the center. As a result, the participants would blast each other in the process.
 * 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.
 * Dirtdown &mdash; adj. Popular, often derogatory term used by spacers to refer to someone or something being or located on the surface of a planet. adv. The act of landing on a planet; we're going dirtdown for supplies.
 * Don't shed off your second skin! &mdash; An expression for when a being is overreacting.

F

 * Fambaa dung! &mdash; a expletive, meaning the feces of the.
 * Fox one! &mdash; Brevity code used by  and Marine starfighter pilots to indicate the launching of es.
 * Fox two! &mdash; Brevity code used by  and Marine starfighter pilots to indicate the launching of s.
 * FUBAR &mdash; abbrv. "Fierfekked Up Beyond All Recognition/Any Repair." Used to express disgust at the current situation or stating that it is beyond any hope of resolution. Most often used by members of the, , and Marine Corps. Based on the real-world aphorism "."

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 .
 * Grunt &mdash; n. Military colloquialism for a basic infantry soldier, a common trooper without rank or responsibility; typically derisive in nature. Common throughout the known galaxy but most often used in the Republic Army and Marine Corps.
 * 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.
 * Guns guns guns! &mdash; Brevity code used by  and Marine starfighter pilots when communicating with soldiers on the ground, indicating the firing of s at nearby targets.

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; 3. a solid place behind which one can seek refuge from incoming enemy blasterfire
 * 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.
 * In the mists &mdash; An adaptable expression, as in "What in the mists is going on?" Variations include "by the mists" and "of the mists."
 * I've got tone &mdash; Brevity code used by  and Marine starfighter pilots to indicate that they have achieved missile lock on an enemy fighter or warship.

J

 * Jarhead &mdash; Colloquial term for a soldier or officer who served with the Republic Marines; the term was a reference to the cylindrical appearance of their first battle helmets.
 * Jax Schmax &mdash; A commonly-used fictional name used to identify a normal, everyday individual, particularly if that individual does not possess any social status in contrast to a group. Based on the real-world usage of "Joe Schmoe."

M

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

N

 * Nerf-spit also nerfspit&mdash;An expletive that usually refers to one's distaste in a subject, as in "This is a load of nerf-spit."

O

 * Officer country &mdash; Common military term for a barracks or part of a barracks where officers were billeted, usually apart from enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers. Generally described as being of better overall quality.
 * On the double! &mdash; Common military and paramilitary saying used to convey the need for haste. Literal: "at the double quick;" a running pace equal to twice that of normal marching.
 * Opchan &mdash; abbrv. "Operations channel." Military shorthand for any communications frequency or channel; often used in reference to tactical communications between field units, support units, and the overall chain of command.
 * OpFor &mdash; abbrv. "Opposing/opposition Force." Military 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.
 * Overwatch &mdash; Military terminology with several definitions: 1. the monitoring of a given area from an elevated, secured or mobile location and giving reports on developing situations or ongoing movements. 2. the act of providing tactical updates from such a position.

P

 * Pads-up &mdash; Common military expression used to denote time of vehicle liftoff&mdash;when a vehicle's landing pads leave the ground or deck; this was considered the starting point of any mission. Could apply to the launching of starfighters, the dropping-off of troop transports, or the departure of shuttles. "Snap it up, we're pads-up in three minutes!"
 * Poo-doo &mdash; A general expletive, most commonly used in the colonized Outer Rim territories. Its exact meaning and origin are unknown.
 * Pure Pazaak &mdash; the ability to accomplish something easily that others generally find difficult. Originated by pazaak players when they achieved a score of Twenty (20) or "pazaak".

R

 * Rimward &mdash; 1. adj; Common term used to describe something in the galaxy that is further outward, toward the Outer Rim. 2. verb; The act of moving toward the Outer Rim of the galaxy.
 * 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.
 * Sarge &mdash; n. Common diminutive form of sergeant; most often used as an affectionate term by enlisted military personnel.
 * Shit &mdash; n. expletive that defies translation into Galactic Basic Standard. Often used by Tuffass and eventually adopted as a slang term by members of the.
 * 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...
 * Suppressive fire &mdash; Refers to the military action done by infantry or other military units that uses fire to temporarily incapacitate an enemy's own ability to fire or move while an ally maneuvers to a new position.

T

 * Tail-end charlay &mdash; Common colloquialism used to refer to the rearmost person or vehicle within a group or formation. Commonly thought of as a bad place to be, particularly when used in a military context.
 * Temple eyes &mdash; 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.

U

 * Utinni- a Jawaese term for astonishment or shock. It could also mean various other things depending the mood of the Jawa and/or if the Jawa was using pheromones for emphasis.

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.