Čas na malé rozšíření galaktického slovníčku, abychom v tom vesmíru nebyli za loosery ;)
1. Sleemo
There are plenty of ways to call people a jerk, but this one is probably the most hilarious. This particular phrase might be heard in any underworld bar, but it seems most popular within the Outer Rim. Uttered most memorably by Anakin Skywalker in response to Sebulba’s taunts before their historic podrace, this term has been part of quite a few insults in its time. Along with being tons of fun to say, “sleemo” narrows down the meaning of the phrase to a specific kind of jerk: a slimeball. Save this one for the most untrustworthy of scoundrels.
2. Spaced
Most popular among travelers and certain Imperials, this term is almost akin to the way Mafia films use “whacked.” Ultimately, whoever is spaced is dead, but the term is interesting thanks to the way it seems to bridge the gap between the common terms of an underworld sleemo and the jargon of an Imperial soldier.
3. Nerf herder
A timeless insult first uttered by Princess Leia in response to Han Solo’s cockiness, nerf herder is a fairly common insult that, at its core, had even more insulting roots. In actuality, nerf herders took care of nerf creatures for a living. It’s an insult to the occupation — essentially hinting at bad hygiene and idiocy — but it isn’t the only one out there. Han Solo himself used the term “moof milker” in The Force Awakens, and while the term is an insult to someone’s intelligence, it also refers to an actual occupation within the story.
4. Karabast!
Most notably used by Zeb Orrelios, this Lasat expression is often used to express frustration or surprise in dire situations. With the depletion of the Lasat, the phrase isn’t as commonly used throughout the galaxy, which is likely why high-ranking Imperials like Agent Kallus and others from worlds closer to the core may not recognize it. Outside of Zeb, his crewmates have adopted the word, but none more heavily than Ezra Bridger. Its use isn’t limited to moments where a hyperspace jump leads you directly into an Imperial blockade, either — try it next time you stub your toe, and see if hearing yourself say it out loud makes you feel any better.
5. Peedunky
Leave it to the Hutts to create terms as childishly hilarious as “peedunky” and “poodoo.” The latter is used much more often, and mostly as a swear word, which makes the definition of peedunky — which is a way to say “punk” — seem tame in comparison.
6. Kriffing
Now, this is swearing. “Kriffing” means almost exactly what it sounds like, and has been used in popular phrases such as “You’re crooked as a kriffing Hutt!” in stories such as Servants of the Empire. While the word shouldn’t take much explaining, its roots are planted firmly in Legends, created by Timothy Zahn himself. Long-time readers might remember this word from an array of stories following that, so it’s interesting to see this little piece of vulgarity from the past has founds its place again.
7. E chu ta
This phrase was first uttered to C-3PO in The Empire Strikes Back by another protocol droid who, for lack of a better expression, didn’t give a kriff about what ol’ Goldenrod had to say. What’s interesting about it is that it has no actual definition as of yet. “E chu ta” might very well be such a rude, vile expression that no one has ever been proud enough to openly define it, though it’s not too hard to discern if you think about it.
There are plenty of other terms, all ranging from pretty tame (like Kitster’s legendary use of “wizard” in The Phantom Menace) to completely disgusting (such as “choobies,” which — you can go ahead and just google that one, really) that fans can find dotted throughout various Star Wars stories. While the words get even more ruthless as you head into the outer rim, exploring the way language is used throughout the galaxy gives us a better look at the cultures that shape the story itself.
