Glossary of Sierran terms not widely used elsewhere

  

This is a list of Sierran words and phrases not widely used in the rest of Anglo-America, in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and/or India. Such terms are known as Sierranisms. Some Sierran terms listed are used commonly however, in select countries.

• Asterisks (*) denote words and meanings having appreciable (that is, not occasional) currency in select varieties of English, but nonetheless distinctive of Sierran English for their relatively greater frequency in Sierran speech and writing.
• Sierran Hanzi terms in their isolated forms are not presented in this glossary. For Sierran Hanzi characters, see here.
• Sierran spelling is consistently used throughout this article, except when explicitly referencing terms in other forms of English.

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4-4

(pronounced "four fours") a curse; reference to the importance of the number "4" as unlucky in East Asian cultures because of its association with death

611

(pronounced "six one one") the Sierran emergency telephone number

626

(pronounced "six two six") the San Gabriel Valley area, reference to the region's area code

77

a reference to the final year of the Sierran Civil War (1877), commonly used by Sierran republicans

A

aba

an affection term to refer to one's father (similar to pops

ace

(informal) a person with Savant syndrome or savant-like qualities

aegyo

(1) a cute or attractive female (e.g. She's a nice aegyo.); (2) a cute or playful facial expression. Korean in origin.

advert

a contraction of advertisement, similar to British English, but generally used to refer to malicious or solicitous material online

aiyah

(alternatively spelled "ai yah" or "ay ya") a expression used to express shock, frustration, or dissatisfaction. Transliteration of the Chinese terms "哎呀" and "哎唷". Chinese in origin.

amongst

a synonym of among used interchangeably and more frequently in Sierran English compared to general Anglo-American English

anata

(affectionate) a very kind, loving person (similar to dear). Japanese in origin.

algerine

(informal) a stupid, disrespectful, or boorish person.

all-over

to be overwhelmed physically, emotionally, or mentally (e.g. "I felt all-over when I found out I had to work today.")

animal style

thousand island dressing. Originated from the animal style spread from in-N-Out.

Arbees

(affectionate) the RBS (Royal Broadcasting Service)

Arysian

a portmanteau of "Aryan" and "Asian" which is synonymous for "Eurasians", but usually used (often mockingly) for proponents of Asian–Aryanism.

ao dai

(pronounced as "ow yai"; alternatively spelled as ao yai or aoyai) a long dress worn by women. Vietnamese in origin.

arroyo

a usually dry creek. Spanish in origin.

ascended

intelligent, enlightened, or open-minded

(be) assed/asked

(informal) to be made to care or do something, usually as a negative or a conditional (AA be bothered to, UK be arsed)

autoscript

a pre-written statement or document used for academic or occupational purposes

ayce

(1) all-you-can-eat; (2) everything, unlimited

avamarie

a faux minced oath used to convey shock or frustration. Originates from the opener to the Catholic traditional prayer to Mary, mother of Jesus in Latin (Ave Maria).

B

bachup

used similarly to "not giving a damn" (e.g. "the boss doesn't give bachup what his workers think"). Hokkien in origin.

bahonggong

(colloquial) an annoying person, an idiot

baity

(informal) suspicious, untrustworthy, unreliable (AA sketchy; UK dodgy)

bammy

(informal) fried donut; plural form "bammys" or "bammies". Possibly Farsi in origin from Bāmiyeh (باميه).

bandy

(1) a bandage for minor wounds; (2) an old and/or small car; (3) (informal) a corruption of brandy, an alcoholic drink

banger

an energetic or exciting song, usually of dance music or hip hop

baronize

to ennobled or to be bestowed with nobility, used to refer to the peerage system in Sierra; individuals who have been baronized are known as nobles or baroned

based

cool or amazing, generally used to refer to people (e.g. "I'm so based")

bedroom town

a commuter town or suburb (UK dormitory town; AA bedroom community)

beaucoup

a lot, many. French in origin.

beignet

fritter; generic term for donut or similar sugary items. French in origin

belting

(slang) fighting (AA whipping)

bellows

the lungs

(the) Big One

a large, catastrophic earthquake or tsunami. The recent 2017 Pawnee earthquake has been commonly referred to as the most recent "Big One".

bingo

(colloquial) beer

black strap

sherry

blig

(slang) a cigarette

blinker

the eye or eyelid

blood(y) moon(ed)

serious, definitively sure (e.g. "I'm blood moon about winning tonight."); originates from 19th-century Anglo-American venacular

bonnie

a young girl; a handsome fellow. Derives from Scottish English/Middle French.

boondock

A brushy, rural area or location, Tondolese in origin. Informal variant: boonies.

bo ta

a traditional expression used when toasting (similar to cheers or bottoms up). Hokkien in origin.

booby

a lollipop or similar candy

booky

(slang, alternatively spelled buki) suspicious, unusual

boolin

(slang) to hang out, to relax

bop

to quickly glance or look at someone or something; in plural, breasts (vulgar slang e.g. "flash me your bops")

boujee

(alternatively spelled bougee) middle class; originally a derogatory term derived from the French word and Marxist term bourgeoisie

bowed

a gentlemen or virtuous individual (when pronounced as the past tense for bowing) or a well-mannered lady (when pronounced as "bow" in bow tie); can be used as an adjective (e.g. "We're looking for someone who is bowed.")

boxies

derogatory term for members of the Continentalist Party. Applied to those of the Landonist ideology within the United Commonwealth.

brazzie

(informal) a term for a Brazorian or Brazorians

brine house/brinery

a water or sewage treatment plant

brisk

(informal) a walk or stroll, always used a noun (e.g. "to take a brisk")

(to) bull

to lie or deceive. Derived from "bullshit"

bum

(colloquial) To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.

bunny

(colloquial) an attractive, young person (either sex); one's crush (puppy love)

burrito bounce

inflatable castle (AA bouncy house)

butter (boy/girl)

(slang) a mildly derogatory term for white Sierrans who conform to the modern Sierran culture, which emerged from the Sierran Cultural Revolution. Often used jokingly but can and has been used negatively by white supremacists and cultural republicans.

C

cacaboo

(affectionate) a jocular, lighthearted tease, usually directed towards small children (similar to rascal)

Cado

(vulgar) a contraction of the fruit avocado used to refer to a Sierran; depending on the context, it could range from a term of endearment to a deep insult

canonical

standard or widely accepted truth, often indisputable or common sense

canopy

(1) A backyard space, usually a patio, covered by a balcony or extended roof; (2) a topping or layer of garnish placed atop dishes, especially rice. Latter term is French in origin from canapé

candy chip

a tricolored candy that mimics the look of corn and is often sold during Halloween (AA/UK: candy corn)

car rest

a rest area

car rub

an oil spill or slick on the road that is hazardous to drivers and pedestrians

carb

to steal, cheat, or swindle; a bad or unfair deal

caroline

a narrow, usually single-lane road

circade

(informal) to study or work diligently all-night (e.g. "She circaded last night and fell asleep on the test!"), generally used by students who are cramming their exams or workers who are working overtime; originates from the word circadian

cha

(informal) tea. Mandarin in origin from 茶 (chá)

cha cha (cha)

birthday; birthday party or celebration

chalker

(informal) a teacher or professor

Chandler

a purse or fashionable women's bag, the term comes from the Chandler brand, whose line of purses were genericized over time

chansonnier

a performer of chanson-style music, usually referring to chanson detroitien performers. French in origin.

chao

porridge, more specifically, congee. Vietnamese in origin from the word cháo. Occasionally spelled as "chow" or "jow" depending on regional dialects.

chastity officer

a paid government worker or member of law enforcement working for an agency; roughly equivalent to a probation officer

chevron marker

an arrow or a sign used for directions (e.g. "Follow the chevron markers when driving near construction sites.")

chew

chewing gum or similarly textured confectionaries like gummy bears

chez(zy)

(informal) home or living quarters (e.g. "If you want, you should come to over to my chez."). French in origin, derives from the word '"chez", meaning "at the home of..."

ch'i

energy of an object or person. Mandarin in origin.

chicken squeeze

(slang) to lose face, to act dishonorably, derives from the traditional rubber chicken "test" where military infantrymen, law enforcement officers, or other disciplined members must resist expressing emotion when hearing the toy horn

chibi

an infant, toddler, or a small child. Japanese in origin.

chiggy/chiggies

(informal) a rash; feeling very itchy; derived from the irritating chigger bites (e.g. "I got the chiggies all over, love.")

chorking

a large housefly; Michigander English in origin

cloak(ed)

(informal) to hide or coneal; a secret ("Keep it cloaked, will ya cuh.")

Cockade

(informal) a neutral term used to refer to Sierran Jacobites. Derives from the traditional white cockade ribbons adorned by Jacobites in their traditional dress

cockrag

(vulgar) a derogatory insult to refer to Jacobites and monarchists. Considered a vulgar version of Cockade or crow.

coiner

cashier

comforter

a reclinable, usually remote-controlled or manually adjustable chair made out of leather or similar material

COMPARS

acronym for the Communist Party of Sierra

conserver

a container or a cabinet; in some regions, also used to refer to the refrigerator

cont

contraction of Continentalist; a person from the United Commonwealth

counterstore

a pharmacy, or a convenience store that may or may not necessarily sell medicine (AA drugstore; UK corner store [approx.])

creech

an isolated hill with irregular or rugged terrain (similar to butte)

crim(my)

(slang) a person from the United Commonwealth

cotton cloud

spun sugar candy that is often colorful and sold at public events, especially with children (AA cotton candy; UK candy floss)

covfefe

anything inconsequential or superficial

cruise (out)

(informal) leave (e.g. "Let's cruise out of here")

crow

(slang) a monarchist or a Royalist Party member, used dismissively or contemptuously by republicans

crownie/crowny

(slang) see crow

cuh

(slang) cousin; a comrade or friend

cult juicing

(slang) brainwashing

D

dapper

toilet paper

dashie

a cigarette or cigar

deferred delivery

poste restante or general delivery

dental mint

a mint-flavored sweet, generally shaped like a squircle

Derp

(slang) a disparaging term to refer to the Democratic-Republican Party of Sierra or its members, derives from the party acronym, DRPS

digestive

a small snack or light beverage consumed just after a meal (similar but not the same as a dessert). Derives from the French term digestif. Unlike the French sense of the word, digestives are not typically alcoholic.

dim sum

(1) generic term for brunch; (2) Chinese dim sum: a specialized brunch with food served in small baskets and tea at dim sum teahouses. Cantonese in origin from the Cantonese cuisine tradition.

dip

to have sexual intercourse

dishwipe

a cloth used for cleaning dishes

Doctor P's/Dr. P's

(informal) an endearing term to refer to the Democratic-Republican Party of Sierra

Dorito face

an expression one makes after making a sarcastic remark; in text it is expressed as ":^)"

Double Double

a hamburger with two patties. Derives from the In-N-Out Double Double item, which has since been genericized.

door grip

door handle or doorknob

dossiery

a building or room that stores important and/or personally sensitive documents or archives; roughly equivalent to a property rooms

down the river

(slang) suicide; possible origins as reference to the death of Prime Minister Ulysses Perry, who was purported to have committed suicide by gunshot and fell into the San Joaquin River, and informal expression of cutting oneself's arms along the veins

drainer

rain gutter or storm drain

DRPS

acronym for the Democratic-Republican Party of Sierra

durplant

houseplant

dude *

A man; a dandy; a city-dweller visiting a ranch. Often used to address a man.

E

Earnest Ed

(colloquial) "that's it", "there you go"

ecks dee

phonetic spelling of "XD", an emoticon expression of laughter. Typically used to express ironic humor, especially inside jokes.

edged out

(slang) tired, exhausted

eeya

used to convey disgust, fear, or morbid curiosity

endgame

(informal) (1) retirement plan; (2) future plans or goals; (3) a romantic relationship, usually a marriage

ensignman

standard-bearer

enterpriser

occupational supervisor, store manager

ermine

furniture which features a decorative pattern usually featuring floral or geometric designs (e.g. "How much will you charge for the ermine [rug]?")

F

farmer coat

overalls

fat boys

canned beer (contrast with tall ones for bottled beer)

federal

an important document, usually issued or mandated by the government; short for federal statutory agreement

fence

to close a business or service; closed (e.g. "The bank is fenced until 8 tomorrow morning.")

fetch mail

priority mail, similar to first-class mail

field cadet

a college or university student who is commissioned overseas during the summer between academic years

fiesta alley

a strip mall

figuring studio

employment search facility aimed at helping clients find long-term jobs

Fiji platter

a food tray assorted with fruits (typically tropical) and/or vegetables

fingering

acting suspiciously, plotting, schemeing

firefly

Lampyrid insect, which is neither native nor currently present in much of Sierra itself; known as lightning bug in Anglo-America

firehound

Dalmatian dog

flag inspector

a person employed by the government who is certified with inspecting and ensuring buildings conform to safety regulations

flagging (down)*

to catch someone's attention or to warn someone; (slang) to successfully land a sexual encounter with someone

flex

brag, gloat, show off

flightling

young child

flightling school

Montessori school

flint

(slang) kitchen stove

free timer

an unemployed person who may or may not be actively searching for a job

French gear

clothing made from furry animal hide

fromage

cheese, usually in its packaged, unwrapped state (roughly equivalent to a wheel or brick of cheese). French in origin. Fromage bites is a derivative of this word and is used to refer to "cheese curds".

footsies

an imaginary disease contrived by children (similar to cooties)

footsy shop

nail salon

forested cost

prepaid expenses or assets

fupa chair

(informal) motorized wheelchair

futanari

(vulgar slang) a crossgender or pre-op Trans woman; commonly shortened to futa. Japanese in origin

G

gallon

(informal) a large bottle of water or drink irrespective of actual size

gellot

(slang) (1) to overeat to the point where the thought of food is repulsive, (2) food too rich in taste it is unbearable

general command

public service announcement

general commission

membership fee

gentrywear

formal clothing

gentrified trust

(UK Quango)

ghetto bird

(slang) a police helicopter

glenko

(slang) bastard, traitor; derives from Sierran Jacobite folklore surrounding the Massacre of Glencoe

gloss(y)

(colloquial) nail polish

glutton bar

(colloquial) all-you-can eat buffet

goop head

drug addict; specifically meth

greencap

(informal) a republican

greenie

(slang) a stronger, mocking variation of greencap

grip

(slang) a lot of something

grooby

(slang) a resident or person originating from Saintiana, usually of Sierran Creole descent; derives from the acronym GRABA for Grands Ballons, the region's largest city

gump(s)

residue, remnants ("Even vigorous cleaning can't remove all the gump.)

guzz (it down)

(slang) to drink, usually connotes drinking something that is alcoholic

H

handover

(colloquial) side dish; Sierran banchan

hank

(slang) a police officer; used similar to "cop"

Hanzi

Chinese characters

herbal

(slang) aphrodisiac

heka

(colloquial) variant of hella

hella

(colloquial) an intensifier that is a contraction of "hell of a" or "helluva"; a lot, a hell of a lot; to a large extent; totally; very much

hodad

an annoying, irritable person

hood

(colloquial) umbrella

Hoosier juice

(slang) Bourbon whiskey

Hoosier salad

a popular topping of steamed sweet corn on various dishes, alternatively called Hoosier-style

hot pursuit

(colloquial) breaking news, groundbreaking truth or new details; originates from frequently broadcasted car chases on Sierran national television

hot box*

a rice dish sold in a styrofoam box as a take-out meal, includes varieties including the Salsi shawarma.

houndry

animal shelter, dog pound

huskie

a military infantryman

I

ice pick

Ice pop

icetop

black ice; dangerous, slippery road condition

idge

contracted form of idiot, alternatively spelled as idj

Indian reserve

Indian reservation

interest firm

non-government organization

internal control

damage control

J

Jacob

(slang) a Sierran Jacobite

jalapeño

hot rod; a flashy car

Jeb*

(slang) a term referring to for socially inept, pathetic, or dull people; loser

jeebee

(vulgar slang) vagina, cunt; can be used as an expletive. Hokkien in origin from jibai.

jimbo

(vulgar slang) : the penis; a highly contemptible person (AA/UK dick)

jockey shack

(slang) a fast food restaurant, usually one that sells mainly hamburgers (alternatively called jockey joint)

(by) Jove

minced oath for "by Jehovah"

Judas' coins

(slang) an expletive expression said out of frustration or anger; reference to Judas Iscariot's thirty pieces of silver

juke

(colloquial) to avoid; to outmaneuver

jumped (on)

(slang) beaten up, mugged

June Gloom

(colloquial) A natural weather pattern that occurs in the Southwest Corridor when summer mornings feature low temperatures and cloudy skies; also known as Gray May, No Sky July, and Fogust, depending on the month.

K

keto

(informal) meat; protein

kindercare

child day care

kinky

messy, unorganized, dirty

kirk

(affectionately) church. Scottish in origin.

knob

(slang) hill

knocker

annoying or nosy person; possible reference to door-to-door salesmen and/or religious proselytizers

Krogerite

a pejorative term for a Michigander or Michiganders

L

lala

(colloquial) a stupid, ignorant person; a fool

Landonite*

a supporter of Landonism; derives from socialist republican revolutionary Isaiah Landon

lardy

(slang) feeling sick or ill; filthy, rotten, disgusting

lay hands

(slang) to assault someone; to engage in a physical fight

(out in the) leaps

the middle of nowhere; a nondescript, isolated locale where the precise location cannot be ascertained

learned

(slang) to be disciplined; to be physically assaulted, often as a form of punishment or retribution (e.g. "I'll have you learned boy, if you speak to me like that again, love?")

lecture slide

slide show

leewayer

pushover; an indecisive or spineless person; someone who is gullible or easily deceived

lengthened stay

a customary extension to paid vacation time given by a company or business to employees or guests, usually done during the holiday season

lich

a highly contemptible person

like*

(informal) widely prevalent in conversational Sierran English, used as a filler, hedge, or discourse particle.

lisee

red envelope passed out during Lunar New Year; Cantonese/Vietnamese in origin

limp off

(idiomatic) (1) to leave or go away, to stop bothering the listener; (2) often used as a threat to the listener for a fistfight (e.g. "Ay scrog, you wanna limp off?"); (3) a violent confrontation

litterbum

litterbug

lob

a pound (lb)

loiter store

convenience store

loosen down

(colloquial) get undressed, take off one's clothes

looser

changing room

(keep it) loopy

(idiomatic) stay cool or awesome; to relax, calm down (AA chill out)

Lord/Lady Superintendent/Proprietor

The viceregal representative of a PSA or a territory

love

(colloquial) added at the end of tag questions to indicate looking for agreement, regardless of the speaker's feelings to the listener (e.g. "This weather is nice, love?", "Who doesn't like to go out to the movies, love?")

luma

star

lunchery

a small cafeteria

lunge at me

(colloquial) try me; to give one a chance

M

maca

stupid, bad

marine layer

(colloquial) any fog that forms overnight which generally dissipates by noon; reference to the local weather phenomenon around the coastal parts of Sierra; frequently associated with June gloom and can synonymously refer to any fog or smog.

mayarí*

(1) a Sierran cocktail utilizing white rum, orange juice, bananas, and agave nectar, (2) a generic term for any kind of cocktail, especially those sold at drive-thru mayarí shops

mentalize

visualize (mentalization is a derivative variation of visualization)

milton

(colloquial) bread with embedded toppings such as oats or nuts, typically in the crust

milky

milk bar (AA dairy bar, NZ dairy)

minis

(colloquial) shoes

mint balm

(colloquial) deodorant, antiperspirant

mint spray

air freshener

minute

an approximate, subjective measure of distance based on traveling time in minutes (e.g. "Riverside is about 55 minutes away from Porciúncula without traffic."); hour may be used in the same fashion

mobbed out

(slang) ugly, hideous in appearance

mod

(colloquial) a police officer or member of law enforcement, contraction of moderator

moodge

an ugly, unattractive woman

momo

(colloquial) young child

mono

good, great, excellent; used often enthusiastically (e.g. "I just passed my driving test." – "Really? Mono!")

moonman

(slang) a member of a white nationalist or supremacist group (such as the Imperial Knights)

mooser

hair gel

mopper

(colloquial) a slightly pejorative term used for a working-class immigrant who has not assimilated

mop up

(slang) to engage in oral sex; mop-upper or mop up mama are derivatives and mean a prostitute)

motley

(slang) a lot (e.g. "That's a motley load of clothes.")

morning mirror

a large, rotatable mirror usually kept in a bedroom

mural plate

a decoratively themed dishware; fine china

mush

(colloquial) poor quality; bad

mutt

a gullible, foolish person

N

nackrack

laundry basket

nailed

(slang) to be scratched by or to scratch with the fingernails, often from a violent confrontation

nanner

(informal) a crazy or insane person; often violent or destructive

nefcy

a fan of cartoons

NIC

(pronounced "nick") National Identification Card (alternatively spelled "nicky" or "nickie")

nicked

(informal) identified, verified; confirmed legitimate (e.g. "She's nicked so don't you worry about her.")

niff

(informal) stupid, incompetent; inconsequential

nigel

(informal) a man (e.g. "Tell that nigel over there to come over.")

night delight

street food, reference to the food sold at Sierran night markets

nightswatch

security guard

nilly

none; empty, devoid of susbstance

ninny

(slang) an effeminate male; a male homosexual. Use may be considered offensive.

nom

(informal) a violent, young troublemaker; a worthless person (similar to hooligan or punk). Korean in origin

nuna

(informal) a girl or a young woman

O

oftenly

often

oilface

ugly, unsightly person; dirty, unhygienic person

Okie

(offensive) a pejorative term for a Brazorian or Brazorians, especially those from Oklahoma; a poor white Anglo-American who is not Sierran

Olly trolley

a small bus; charter bus

oof

(n.) a mistake, accident, or fault; an embarrassing or awkward situation; (v.) (slang) to die (e.g. "If you get addicted, you could oof broke.")

op doc

(informal) optometrist

opinionist

therapist; consultant, counselor

oxhorn

handle, lever

oyster

(slang) a foreign tourist, actual or perceived

P

panda parka

(colloquial) suit-and-tie dress

paner

window-cleaner

parachute baby

the child of a perceived illegal immigrant, often born in Sierra due to the parent(s)' express desire to exploit Sierra's jus solis citizenship rights to obtain naturalization by association; so-named due to immigrants arriving mostly by plane during the 1990s, though not necessarily through parachutes (AA anchor baby)

paratripe

imitation meat prepared specifically for vegetarians and vegans

parked inspection

traffic stop made by law enforcement

parm

(colloquial) wonderful, great (e.g. "Who likes black licorice? What about wasabi nuts? Now that's parm!")

pastoral

a special trip to a farm or agricultural center students undergo during the summer, especially prominent among Styxer schoolchildren

pelican

a seasonal traveler or temporary resident who spends part of the year (usually summers) in a resort town or gated community

pesto

(slang) pesticide; poison; danger

petting galley

petting zoo

picker

(colloquial) a scab; skin abrasion; minor body wound (e.g. "Stop touching that picker.")

pine

(colloquial) (v.) to scam, to trick or defraud; (n.) a fraud, a con

pinkman

(colloquial) detective; member of law enforcement, specifically, those part of a federal law enforcement agency

pippy

(colloquial) impudent or irreverent, typically used in an endearing or teasing way ("You pippy scrog, that was genius!")

pleader

(slang) snitch, tattle-teller; a gang member who willingly provides incriminating testimony or evidence against fellow members to legal authorities

poofer

feather duster

Porcy/Porcie/Porky/Porcupine

(informal) Porciúncula

presidio

a large residential house built in Spanish colonial or revival style. Spanish in origin

pruner

hedge trimmer

PSA

Provinces, State, Area; "PSALT" is PSA + Locality (i.e. counties, parishes), Territories

puca (puka)

an unmarked police vehicle or a plain clothes/undercover officer. Irish in origin.

pusha

crazy, insane; an eccentric or unusual person

pupper

(informal) child, kid

Q

quint

(informal) fifth

quipper

clown, fool

R

racker

crazy, insane; a mentally unstable person; used in shock or disbelief as in "Are you off your rackers?"

rack shop

small retail or department store that sells discounted clothing

rad *

(slang, dated) radical; cool, awesome. Use has fallen since the early 2000s, and increasingly used mockingly or ironically due to its somewhat dated nature

raiser

mechanically liftable ladder attached to a service vehicle such as a firetruck

ravie

(slang) (pronounced RA-vee) sexual intercourse

red rider

dangerous, reckless person; daredevil; bold, assertive person. Originate from the term used for drivers who ran a red light

retractive payment

cancellation fee

(got the) red marker

(informal) death; to die (e.g. "Yesterday, a young driver got the red marker in an accident.")

refrain

generic term for any narcotic; as a verb it means to take such narcotics (e.g. "He refrains a lot" or "The police found refrain in her car")

reformist

an ex-convict; a parolee

relapse

(slightly offensive) drug addict; worthless person

ripper

(offensive) a masturbator (AA jerk-off, UK wanker)

riptide

false advertising; scam

rogger

a letter that instills a sense of anxiety, origin unknown (e.g. "I got a rogger this morning that ended up being a damn ad")

rolling

(informal) lucky

ronin

loner, social outcast; beggar, homeless person (AA hobo). Japanese in origin.

rootering

(vulgar) to engage in sexual intercourse, or to suggest it

Rosie

(affectionately) a young, beautiful woman; a female friend or comrade

rotator

ceiling fan

roundelman

a member of the Sierran Royal Air Force; a member of any air force

rummery

microbrewery; a local establishment which sells its own brewed beer or similar beverages (is never applied to wine)

runner

(informal) clumsy, awkward person; someone who is socially uncouth and unaware of social expectations; taken from nose run

S

sabbatical

siesta; a short nap in the early afternoon, usually no longer than an hour, which is offered on paid-time by companies to their employees (e.g. "By law, you are allowed to take a sabbatical now if you want.")

sage dust

a coating of mint or herbs garnished on food

sallies

Salsi shawarma

salty*

angry, irritated; offended

sarang girl

a stereotype of an affluent, young girl who is highly fashionable and well-educated, but also vain and aloof

scampy

(informal) cheap, tacky; trashy, low-valued

scope

to measure or monitor something carefully or precisely

scrog

(informal) man, fellow, guy; less endearing than bro (e.g. "Ay my scrog, watch where ya fuckin' goin'.")

scrub

sidewalk; road pavement

shark bait

(informal) weakling; someone who is vulnerable or in danger

shinehead

an LED light projection or sign

shining path

a line of cocaine, a cocaine high (rarely). Sometimes the spanish term "Sendero Luminoso" is used as well.

shopping meter

checkout divider

shot*

any kind of needle, especially hypodermic needles (syringes)

shotgun sale

closeout; a large promotional sale with significant discounts across the store inventory

shiku

(vulgar) go away; get lost; fuck you; go die. Derives from the Japanese names for the numbers 4 and 9, which are associated with death and misfortune due to homophonic similarities.

shunt

a variant of the contraction of shall not

sick *

impressive, awesome

sidesailer

sailing yacht

sig alert

an advisory warning, typically one that appears on an electronic road sign, indicating upcoming traffic and circumstantial road conditions

sigil

a seal which bears a person's legal name in Sierran Hanzi, and used on official documents

silly gillies

a specially prepared variant of curly fries, often served with tartar sauce

six o'clock store

a convenience store with a full-service or fast food diner, which usually serves breakfast items or hot boxes

slo' po

a Sierran-styled submarine sandwich

skid row

poor neighborhood, often in decrepit and squalid conditions (similar to ghetto or shantytown); derives from Porciúncula's Skid Row

skirtlift

(less commonly spelled as shirtlift; colloquial) a police search; frisking

skimp

sucs; charred bits of food that stick to the surface of cooking equipment or silverware

(all) skinned

nude, naked; fully exposed in a vulnerable situation (e.g. "The burglar was skinned when the alarm went off.")

skips

boardwalk; pier

skirm

to look or search; to assess (e.g. "Did you skirm out for the bus?")

skuffed

(informal) out of money

snek

formed as a corruption of the word snake, it means someone who is untrustworthy, immoral, or suspicious

snooze

(informal) infant bed (AA crib, UK cot)

snowed

powdered (e.g. powdered sugar can and has been referred to as "snowed sugar" by Sierran speakers)

snrith

the cryptid; an intimidating, dangerous individual; something that is frightening or disturbing

soda stand

soda fountain

specky

(colloquial, offensive) a pejorative term for a mentally ill person; a stupid person or someone who is slow to learn; word derives from the term special education (AA: retard/retarded; UK: spaz/spastic)

spicy

(informal) intense, extreme, edgy (e.g. "That was a spicy horror movie.")

spinner

an electric fan; (informal) cool, awesome, nice; exclamation to convey agreement or content ("That's spinner!")

spoon lick

delicious food

spoonery

soup kitchen; cafeteria

spotter

a strong or fit, muscular man; an attractive male

stamp

see sigil

stan

a young, attractive person, usually reserved for males; a person of Dutch descent or from the Netherlands. Derives from Han English

star cuck

(informal) to be emotionally devastated or distraught, often connotes a romantic or relationship issue; to be placed in compromising, difficult situations (e.g. "I've been star cucked since day one!")

stay to know

to undertake a course of action without knowing its full consequences (AA: take your chances; UK suck it and see)

sticker

sticky tape

stoked*

overjoyed; excited

stomped

(informal) intoxicated

streakline

(alternatively spelled streetline) road surface marking

stucco scraper

(colloquial) low-paid worker; a poor person

succems

(pronounced "Suck em's") hard candy which are not meant to be chewed on

suncatcher

an often derogatory term directed towards Democratic-Republican officials who appeal mostly to urban and non-white voters

sunspot

freckles; any noticeable form of skin pigmentation or blemish

sweater weather

chilly, cold weather or conditions (but not freezing or below freezing); weather that requires putting on warm clothing, such as a sweater

sweet mercy

exclamation of surprise or frustration

swipe

(informal) a credit or debit card

swish

excellent quality; perfect; clean (e.g. "You'll keep your floors extra swish with baking soda.")

T

tailgater

(informal) an annoying, bothersome individual

tail market

a farmers' market primarily utilizing the trunks and rear ends of vehicles

take out the trash

(informal) go away; get lost

tall ones

bottled beer (contrast with fat ones for canned beer)

tank

cooler

tanway

a restricted traffic lane reserved for emergency vehicles. Derives from the term tandem as in "special tandem lane", although can also refer to the tan-colored road lines along such lanes.

tapping

digging

tart

(vulgar slang) female genitalia

(like) tea and coffee

agreeable, compatible; well-liked (e.g. "Sunshine is like tea and coffee for everyone.")

teacup

(affectionate) child; beloved (used similar to my dear; e.g. "Here you go, my little teacup!")

teetoe

boring, unexciting; unremarkable, plain. Derives from teetotalism

telebuying

e-commerce

teletrack

satellite navigation

tendie

(informal) money; contracted form of tender as in legal tender; becomes tendies in the plural form (AA buck; UK quid)

tense-up

a pretentious, condescending person (similar to asshole in many contexts)

thinlings

deep fried vegetables sliced to a thin appearance (i.e. shoestring fries and French fried onion)

tint

(1) very small; tiny ; (2) culinary glaze

tipped

intoxicated from alcohol

tipper

drunkard; an alcoholic (addict)

tizer

(slang) contraction of appetizer, used to refer to finger food

toegrubber

a rude, ignorant person; a disrespectful, uncouth person

tonce

(mildly offensive) a sexual predator; pervert

to'mos

(vulgar slang) female breasts

toodleloo

goodbye, farewell, see you soon. Usage often associated with the Sierran nobility and gentry

Toond*

(offensive slang) a racial slur directed against people of Tondolese descent from Tondo.

toofy

(offensive) a homosexual

topoff

flooding; water leakage

topper

hat

torse

(1) belt; (2) kerchief (bandana), often specified as head torse

Tostada

(trademark) a genericized term for a frisbee

tourney run

an open field or space designated specifically for sports games

trencher

a member of the Sierran Crown Armed Forces

trigger(ed)

(informal) to be irrationally angered (e.g. "He got really triggered by that." )

trout-faced

shocked, bewildered; surprised; taken aback

truce goose

pinky swear; a phrase often uttered by children when making promises

truffle brigade

(slang) detection dog

tugger

(offensive) a masturbator

turkon

portmanteau of turkey bacon, used to refer the aforementioned or applied as a generic term for any imitation meat

turnback

a pancake or crêpe

tysallic

(pronounced tie-SAW-lick) aspirin, derives from aceTYlSALicyLIC acid

U

underman

intern; assistant, apprentice

unit

(informal) academic course or class, often at a university or college

urg

(offensive) boisterous, obnoxious foreigner. Derives from the suffix –burg found at the end of town names. May have originated from the association of foreign immigrants, particularly those from Eastern and Southern Europe, living in new towns

usine

industrial factory; distribution center. French in origin

UT

university student. Originally stood for university transfer

V

vatite

(offensive) (pronounced VAT-tite) a derogatory term for a Catholic. Origin is erroneously attributed to the Vatican City, the home of the Pope and the Holy See. Its etymology actually comes from the Catholic term for the cup used to carry holy water

venny

informal shortening of adventurer; someone taking a vacation

vex

(informal) flag; banner. Derives from vexillology

vixsy

sexy, attractive; flirtatious (derivative term vix means an attractive woman)

vous vous

(informal) (pronounced voo-voo) gibberish

W

wabang

(slang) knockout punch or similar move that induces unconsciousness to someone, derived from "one bang" (e.g. "He was sent to the hospital after the thief gave him a wabang.")

wah

(alternatively spelled wah) too much; very; excessive. Typically added at the end of sentences or statements for emphasis (e.g. "This place is hot wah!") Derives from the Vietnamese word quá.

washery

self-service laundry (AA laundromat, UK launderette)

waypass

overpass (UK flyover)

whilst

used interchangeably with while and more liberally than in British English, used in contrast to the word's association as dated and old-fashioned in Anglo-America

weathered (down)

tired, exhausted; feeling sick, ill (similar to feeling winded as in "out of breath")

whichers

boots, historically referring only to those with an ornate design or decoration embroidered on the pairs

whipper

(informal) farmer, farmhand; agricultural worker, especially those involved in animal husbandry

whips

jerky meat

whisper head

someone who experiences ASMR

white event

a formal event or occasion, often invitation-only; derives from white tie

whomp

a stupid person; similar connotation to moron

wicks

(slang) lights; light bulb (e.g. "Turn on the wicks, I can't see in here.")

windling

milder version of jeb, an indecisive, slow person

wrench car

pickup truck; a vehicle with an open cargo area in the backside. So named for its association with the vehicle of choice for handymen and mechanics who carried equipment such as wrenches.

wingies

(informal) fried chicken; chicken wings

wrigley

(trademark) genericized term for chewing gum

wumbo

large, huge, grandiose

Wyvern

(trademark) genericized term for a motorboat. Originates from Huntington's Wyvern brand motorboats

X

xerolawn

synthetic grass lawn; xeriscaped lawn

Y

yee

stylized form of yea or yes; connotes enthusiastic agreement

yellow card

a socially unacceptable act; used to call out inappropriate conduct or behavior. (e.g. "Eating with one's mouth open is a yellow card only youngsters and pigs do.")

yorkie

(informal) a member of the Royalist Party of Sierra. The term is a reference to the White Rose of York, which is one of the symbols used by the party to represent its loyalties to the Sierran monarchy.

yung

(colloquial) youthful, young; cool, fashionable. Can be used as an amplifier.

Z

zeke

a mildly derogatory term for a fool or a stupid person

ziti straw

flavored, edible straw, often found in Sierran fast food chains

Zzyzx

(pronounced ZY-ziks) the middle of nowhere; synonymous with out in the leaps (e.g. "We're in Zzyzx!")

Colloquial phrases

making a Big Frank

asking for a lot, asking more than one can handle or need

It really do be like that sometimes

Mocking statement directed towards something said that is ridiculous, confusing, stupid, unusual, or obvious

You know how it is

Emphasizing agreement or understanding; phrase to express satisfaction or acceptance

Woah am leavin'

Way of stating that one cannot deal with a situation

See also

• Sierran English
• List of words having different meanings in Sierran and Standard English
• Sierran and Standard English spelling differences
• Glossary of Northeastern terms not widely used elsewhere