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Hear a word on Homestarrunner.com and have no idea what in the world it means? Here is a great place to find what you're looking for. Also, [[Inside Jokes]] might help. If a word is linked, click on the link to find out more information.
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[[File:dictionary.png|thumb|Everything from ab-abber to zawesome]]
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The [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work uses many confusing terms that someone new to the series might not understand. Here is a compilation of such words to be used as a reference. Most of these are not real words and exist only in the [[Homestar Runner universe]].
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Note: Most of these aren't real words, and exist only in the H*R Universe.
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'''[[20X6]]''' ''(n.)'': Pronounced ''twenty-exty-six'', this is possibly the eventual future of [[Free Country, USA]]. It's the time period that [[Stinkoman]] and company live in. 20X6 is also [[The Brothers Chaps]]' way of parodying the Megaman series, which takes place during the year 20XX, as well as anime in general.   
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'''[[20X6]]''': Pronounced ''twenty-exty-six'', this is possibly the eventual future of Free Country, USA. It's the home-time of [[Stinkoman]]. It's also [[The Brothers Chaps]]' way of parodying the Megaman series, which takes place during the year 20XX, as well as anime in general.   
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'''[[404'd]]!!''' ''(v.)'':  A message that pops up when one types a homestarrunner.com address that doesn't exist into one's browser. See [[-'d]].
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'''[[404'd | 404'd!]]''':  Something that happens when you type in something Homestar-related that doesn't exist.
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'''5-point taow''' ''(n.)'': A five-pointed star. Named after the "taow" sound effect used by [[Strong Bad]] when drawing each point. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''[[ab-abber]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A product invented by Strong Bad which lets you create abs like the professionals in "minutes {{--}} nay, seconds!". Consists of one permanent marker (permanent marker not included).
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'''ARROWED!''': Something that happens to the [[Teen Girl Squad]], in which [[Arrow'd Guy]] spits arrows out of his mouth at [[The Ugly One]]. It also happens to Trogdor in the [[TROGDOR!]] game. You also get ARROWED in [[Peasant's Quest]] if you walk in front of the archer in the hidden glen, and the [[Kerrek]] gets ARROWED when you shoot him. (See also: SWORDED!).
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'''[[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Adobe Flash]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': The software formerly known as "Macromedia Flash" that the [[The Brothers Chaps]] use to make the Homestar Runner cartoons.
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'''[[all up ons]]''' ''(adj. phrase)'': Into, interested in, or attracted to. Example, "The ladies are 'all up ons.'"
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'''anonny''' ''(n.)'': "[[Anonymous Contributor]]." Example: "Hey, Anonny! Why don't ya, um, write a poem or something and not attribute it to yourself!" First used in [[rock opera]]. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Glossary#A|HRWiki:Glossary]].''
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'''ARROWED!''' ''(v.)'': Causing injury, usually to any member of the [[Teen Girl Squad]], in which [[Arrow'd Guy]] spits arrows out of his mouth at [[The Ugly One]]. It also happens to Trogdor in the [[TROGDOR!]] game. You also get ARROWED in [[Peasant's Quest]] if you walk in front of the archer in the hidden glen, and the [[Kerrek]] gets ARROWED when you shoot him. (See also: [[#S|SWORDED!]])
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'''Awexome''': Like awesome, but more so. See [[Awexome Cross]].
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'''awexome''' ''(adj.)'': Similar to awesome, but even more so. See [[Awexome Cross]].
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'''All up ons''': It means the ladies really like something. Example, "the ladies are 'all up ons.'"
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'''[[50 emails#Homestar's attempts at DELETED|BALEETED!]]''' ''(v.)'': Another way to say "deleted". From [[50 emails]], in which Homestar has trouble recollecting the word "deleted".
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'''BALEETED!''': Another way to say "deleted". From [[50 emails]], in which Homestar can't spell "deleted".
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'''[[Bennedetto]]''', Frank ''(prop. n.)'': The Presto Air Popper (popcorn popper) that serves in the [[Homestarmy]].
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'''Bennedetto''': The Presto Air Popper (popcorn popper) who died serving in the [[Homestarmy]].
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'''[[My Boat Take|boat take]]''' ''(n.)'': As seen in the email [[environment]], Strong Bad includes this term in his list of ways to say "butt" that is "Okay for Mom".
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'''Bumdumbourge''': Strong Bad's native country, near Totalslava, where live his Poopaw and the age-old recipe for cooking the Chekt. Referred to in [[secret recipes]].
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'''boodroscotch''' ''(n.)'' : A sweet, boodro-based sauce that that doubles as a kudrow-based adhesive. See [[dictionary]].
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'''Burninate''': [[Trogdor]]'s fire breathing ability as seen in the TROGDOR! video game.
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'''brain for brains''': See also "[[#C|crap for brains]]".
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'''Brothers Strong''': Brothers [[Strong Bad]], [[Strong Mad]] and [[Strong Sad]].
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'''breadallelogram''' ''(n.)'': A "breadallelogram of pizza" is a pizza shaped like a parallelogram. Used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]].
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'''breadpazoid''' ''(n.)'': A "breadpazoid of pizza" is a pizza shaped like a trapezoid. Used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]].
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'''breadtangle''' ''(n.)'': A "breadtangle of pizza" is a pizza shaped like a rectangle. Used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]].
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'''Brothers Strong''' ''(prop. n.)'': Brothers [[Strong Bad]], [[Strong Mad]] and [[Strong Sad]], collectively.
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'''brhombus''' ''(n.)'': A "brhombus of pizza" is a pizza shaped like a rhombus. Used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]].
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'''bub''' ''(n.)'': A circle shape, which can be used excessively to draw a grape bunch. Used in [[Cornucopia]].
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'''bulgeuals''' ''(n.)'': A curvy line used in a drawing indicating something bulging. Used in [[Muscleman]].
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'''burninate''' ''(v.)'': To burn up with fire, as by [[Trogdor]] in the [[TROGDOR!]] video game and elsewhere.
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'''burnination''' ''(n.)'': Utter burned ruin; the aftermath when [[Trogdor]] breathes fire at (burninates) something. This expression is first used as a noun in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[interview]].
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'''[[Spin My Buzzer|buzzer]]''' ''(n.)'': The propeller on Homestar's beanie cap.
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'''bwathom''' ''(n.)'': First used in [[isp]]; re-used in [[environment]] as a way to say "butt" that is "Okay for Mom".
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'''cabbage meat''' ''(n.)'': [[The Cheat]]'s brain, according to Strong Bad. Used in [[Skills of an Artist LIVE!!]].
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'''CEREBELLUM'D!''': [[Arrow'd Guy]] attacks [[Cheerleader]] with a giant brain with an eye patch.  
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'''cardboardium alloy''' ''(n.)'': [[Cardboard boxes|Cardboard]] used in the construction of prop objects such as [[the Proud Anselmo]].
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'''carp for brains''' ''(n.)'': A variant of crap for brains. "Now spell: Carp for Brains." See also "[[#B|brain for brains]]".
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'''CGNU''' ''(prop. n.)'': [[Crazy Go Nuts University]]. A school that [[Strong Bad]] created. Visually pronounced "see gee in you".
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'''[[challenge]]''' ''(n.)'': A favorite word (and pastime) of Stinkoman.
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'''[[The Cheatcakes|cheatcakes]]''' ''(n.)'': Small cakes made of steam and sugar by The Cheat as a substitute for Grumblecakes in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[stupid stuff]].
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The '''Chekt''' ''(prop. n.)'': An animal invented by Strong Bad. Strong Bad's poopaw supposedly has a recipe for "Chicken-fried the CHEKT". In reality, Strong Bad has a secret family recipe for cooking The Cheat. See [[secret recipes]].
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'''chest-chin''' ''(n.)'': The Cheat's body, beneath his mouth. Used in [[Skills of an Artist LIVE!!]].
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'''chonk''' ''(v.)'': A synonym for "hate" that Marzipan uses in [[Homestar Ruiner]].
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'''chubby crescent moon''' ''(n.)'': The shape of a crescent moon with rounded edges, resembling a bean. Used in [[Large Bean (toon)|Large Bean]].
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'''cinnamon swirl''' ''(n.)'': The shape of The Cheat's chin dimple. Used in [[Skills of an Artist LIVE!!]].
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'''close-'em-up''' ''(n.)'': A line that closes an open shape in a drawing. Used in [[Posh Toilet Paper]] and [[Strong Sad's Severed Soolnds]].
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'''[[Coach Zed]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': The Canadian pronunciation of [[Coach Z]] as seen in [[do over]].
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'''combolations''' ''(n.)'': [[Senor Cardgage]]'s way of saying "Congratulations". See [[flashback]] (Easter egg) and [[japanese cartoon]].
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'''congraturation''' ''(n.)'': A misspelling of "Congratulations" that is shown in a video game when the end boss has been beaten, or a food looking similar to a muffin. See [[Videro Games]].
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'''crabadonk''' ''(interjection)'': Some sort of expression used by Bubs in reply to comments about the material of [[Le Restige]] and comments about how much sense he makes. See [[the chair]].
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'''[[crap]]''' ''(interjection)'': Strong Bad's favorite exclamation. Other forms of the word include "Crap for Brains", "Crap for Crap", etc. See also "Holy Crap".
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'''CGNU''': [[Crazy Go Nuts University]]. A school that [[Strong Bad]] created. AKA "see gee in you".
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'''[[crap for brains]]''' ''(n.)'': A favorite insult of Strong Bad's. A combination of the [[crap]] and [[X for brains]] running gags. See also "carp for brains".
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'''CHALLENGE!!!''': A favorite word (and pastime) of Stinkoman.
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'''crossbeam''' ''(n.)'': A horizontal line going across something. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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The '''Chekt:''' An animal invented by Strong Bad. Strong Bad's poopaw supposedly has a receipe for "Chicken-fried the CHEKT". In reality, Strong Bad has a secret family recipe for cooking The Cheat. See [[secret recipes]].
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'''cross <!-- sic, it's spelled in the toon -->em up''' ''(n.)'': A horizontal line. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''CHILDREN'D!''': Another [[Arrow'd Guy]] attack. He says it when he ran over [[So and So]]'s New Boyfriend with a van with "CHILDREN!" written on the side.
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'''curve-'em-up''' ''(n.)'': A curvy line. Used in [[Posh Toilet Paper]].
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'''Crap''': It's the word that Strong Bad likes to hear himself say, but not hear other people say. Other forms of the word include "Crap for Brains," "Crap for Crap," etc. See also "Holy Crap".
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'''[[-'D]]!'''; '''[[-'d|-ED!]]''' ''(suffix)'': Popular ending to attacks, etc. See ARROWED!, CHILDREN'D!, MSG'D!, CEREBELLUM'D!, LATE 360 SHOVE-IT TO BONELESS'D!, TWO'D!, FLOOR TOMMED!, STEP-MOMMED!, POM-POMMED?, TWELVE-SIDED DIE'D!, SWORDED!, etc.
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''''D!''': Popular ending to attacks etc. See ARROW'D!, CHILDREN'D!, MSG'D!, CEREBELLUM'D!, SAILING MISHAP'D!, LATE 360 SHOVE-IT TO BONELESS'D!, TWO'D!, FLOOR TOMMED!, STEP-MOMMED!, POM-POMMED?, TWELVE-SIDED DIE'D!, SWORD'D!, etc.
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'''Dag, yo''' ''(interjection)'': The equivalent of saying "Dang, man" or something close to that.  Used in [[comic]]/[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 1]] by [[What's Her Face]].
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'''Dag yo''': The equivalent of saying "Dang, man" or something close to that.  Used in [[comic]] and [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 1]].
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'''[[Decemberween]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A holiday celebrated like Christmas. Gifts are exchanged and it is on the 25th of December. In [[Homestar Presents: Presents]] Bubs sells Homestar last-minute discount gifts.
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'''Decemberween''': A holiday celebrated like Christmas. Gifts are exchanged and it is on the 25th of December. In [[Homestar Presents: Presents]] Bubs sells Homestar last minute discount gifts.
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'''[[DELETED]]!!!''' ''(adj.)'': [[Strong Bad]]'s preferred method of dealing with emails unworthy of his attention, or ones he wishes to make examples of.
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'''[[DELETED]]!!!''': [[Strong Bad]]'s preferred method of dealing with E-mails unworthy of his attention, or ones he wishes to make examples of.
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'''[[DELETED#Fun Facts and Abnormalities|DELORTED]]!!!''' ''(adj.)'': [[Coach Z]]'s Pronunciation of 'DELETED!!!'. Seen in [[replacement]]. Screen turns dark gold, as opposed to the usual blue.
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'''[[DELORTED]]!!!''': [[Coach Z]]'s Pronunciation of 'DELETED!!!'. Seen in [[replacement]]. Screen turns dark gold, as opposed to the usual blue.
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'''[[Dennis]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': In [[Thy Dungeonman]], "Dennis" is first an "obvious exit" from the initial room, in addition to North and South. If you choose it, the game shifts to talking about Dennis as a character in a "sporty frock coat and a long jimberjam."
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'''Denny's Menu''': This is the title of the [[Strong Bad Email]] menu page, where [[Strong Bad]] (occasionally accompanied by another character) does his Email Raps.
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'''Denny's Menu''' ''(n.)'': This is the [[Strong Bad Email Page Titles|title]] of the [[Strong Bad Email]] menu page, where [[Strong Bad]] (occasionally accompanied by another character) does his [[scroll button songs]]. The title is a play on the kind of restaurant menu you would find at [[wikipedia:Denny's|Denny's]].
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'''Dumples''': The name of [[Crazy Go Nuts University]]'s sports teams. The CGNU mascot is [[The Jolly Dumple]].
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'''doodle memory''' ''(n.)'': First coined in the email [[high school]], this is known as Strong Bad's  poor, unphotographic memory. Oftentimes, the content of any of Strong Bad's reminiscences is considered debatable because of this (see [[History according to Strong Bad]]). 
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'''doppy''' ''(adj.)'': According to TV Time Magazine, Homestar and Company eat [[pie]] and get doppy. The term is never fully explained, although it may be a misspelling of "dopey". Also, it is unclear whether "getting doppy" is a result of eating pie or a separate activity. See [[TV Time Toons Menu]].
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'''downtown''' ''(n.)'': A vertical line going down. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]] and [[Classic Stand-up Arcade Game]].
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'''dribble-drabble''' ''(v.)'' : To make frozen cheescake appear delicious by scribbling raspberry sauce over it. See [[dictionary]].
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'''[[dumb animal characters]]''' ''(n.)'': The term used as an inside joke by [[The Brothers Chaps]] in various interviews, etc., to describe the [[Characters#Main characters|main characters]].
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'''Dumples''' ''(prop. n.)'': The name of [[Crazy Go Nuts University]]'s sports teams. The CGNU mascot is [[The Jolly Dumple]].
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'''[[Easter egg]]''' ''(n.)'': A hidden feature in a website (they also appear elsewhere, such as DVDs and games). Authors put them in as inside jokes, or to reward especially dedicated visitors/viewers/players (or just the ones with the most spare time). Most [[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad Emails]] have at least one Easter egg, as do other parts of the site.
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'''Easter egg''': A hidden feature in a website (they also appear elsewhere, such as DVDs and games). Authors put them in as inside jokes, or to reward especially dedicated visitors/viewers/players (or just the ones with the most spare time). Most [[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad Emails]] have at least one easter egg, as do other parts of the site.
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'''engsmsplode''' ''(v.)'': A variant of "explode", used in [[fan club]]. Example: "Suddenly, an eight-foot sub sandwich constrictor eng...sm...sploded out of nowhere!"
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'''entrangled''' ''(adj.)'': Strong Bad's word for being hypnotized/entranced.  A combination of entranced/entangled. Seen in [[what i want]].
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'''fangoriously''' ''(adv.)'': A way to describe being devoured and subsequently digested, often by a gelatinous monster or by something with fangs, first seen in [[kids' book]].
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'''Fangoriously''': To be devoured and subsequently digested in a manner similar to that of an ice cream sandwich, often by a gelatinous monster or by something with fangs.
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'''[[Fhqwhgads]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A shortened version of the name of the fan who sent the email [[i love you]]. It was later used in the #1 summer jam [[Everybody to the Limit]].
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'''fishtail-fishmouth''' ''(n.)'': A curvy upward arrow, which can be used for the bottom of an untucked shirt. Used in [[Large Bean (toon)|Large Bean]].
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<span id="fleshtangle">'''[[Tangle#Fleshtangle|fleshtangle]]'''</span> ''(n.)'': [[Strong Bad's rectangular mouth]]. First used in [[pop-up]].
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'''[[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A popular brand of marshmallow in the [[Homestar Runner universe]].
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'''[[fhqwhgads|Fhqwhgads]]''': A shortened version of a fan's name that became the #1 summer jam "Everybody to the Limit."           
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'''[[Free Country, USA]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': The town in which the [[Homestar Runner universe]] is centered.
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'''FLOOR TOMMED!''': The first of three attacks on [[The Ugly One]] in her 16-hour drum solo in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]]. See also '''Step-mommed!''' and '''Pom-Pommed?'''
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'''gelatinous''' ''(adj.)'': Having a jelly-like consistency. Kids will learn this word when reading [[Strong Bad]]'s [[kids' book|children's book]], along with "fangoriously" and "linebacker".
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'''Gelatinous''': A word that kids will learn reading [[Strong Bad]]'s Children's Book.
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'''GEWD''' ''(adj.)'': Exceptionally good. Was spelled out by Strong Bad to describe [[Suudsu]] in [[bedtime story]].
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'''GOOD DRAWINGED!''': Used in the '''"[[HomestarRunner.com PAY PLUS!]]"''' sample of ''[[Teen Girl Squad]]'' as [[Arrow'd Guy]] dresses as a fairy and changes [[The Wheelchair]] drawing from ''[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]]'' into a real wheelchair.
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'''good prize''' ''(n.)'': An award for high-quality work. See [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]].
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'''Graw Mad''': A nickname for Strong Mad. Used by Strong Bad in [[the facts]].
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'''grodalated''' ''(adj.)'': Grungy; dirty. First used to describe [[The Denzel]] in [[bedtime story]].
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'''Gron Sad''': A nickname for Strong Sad. Used by Strong Bad in [[car]].
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'''Graw Mad''' ''(prop. n.)'': A nickname for Strong Mad. Used by Strong Bad in [[the facts]] and various toons onward.
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'''Grood''': A term meaning both great and good. Used by Cheerleader in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]].
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'''Gron Sad''' ''(prop n.)'': A nickname for Strong Sad. Used by Strong Bad in [[car]].
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'''grood''' ''(adj.)'': A term [[Portmanteaus|meaning both great and good]]. Used by [[Cheerleader]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]].
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'''[[Grumblecakes]]''' ''(n.)'': A snack food made from steam and sugar, desired by Strong Bad and Homestar in [[stupid stuff]].  In an Easter egg from that email, an advertisement for [[The Cheatcakes]] claims, "Only liars and thieves eat Grumblecakes, and those people go to prison."
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'''gutterances''' ''(n.)'' : Low growly noises made to express utter disdain at another person's very existence. A [[portmanteau]] of guttural and utterances. See [[dictionary]].
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'''H*R''', also '''HSR''' ''(abbrev; n.)'': [[Homestar Runner]], often used to refer to the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|body of work]] as well.
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'''H*R''': A common abbreviation of [[Homestar Runner (flash cartoon)|Homestar Runner]].
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'''[[holy crap]]''' ''(interjection)'': A common term used by [[Strong Bad]]. It is usually said when Strong Bad is angry, annoyed, upset, or surprised.
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'''[[Homestar Runner universe]]''' ''(n.)'': The fictional realm in which [[Homestar Runner]] and the rest of the [[characters]] live.
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'''Holy Crap''': A common term used by [[Strong Bad]]. It is usually said when Strong Bad is angry, annoyed, upset, or surprised.
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'''[[Da Huuuuuudge]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A yellow translucent blob-like creature that [[Strong Bad]] imagined for himself to be in [[animal]]. See [[Made-Up Strong Bad Animals]].
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'''HSR''': Another common abbreviation of Homestar Runner.
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'''hwimswelf''' ''(n.)'' : The Cheat's carpet & couch and satin sheets ruining owndangself. See [[dictionary]].
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'''(Da) Huuuuuudge''': A yellow translucent blob-like creature that Strong Bad imagined for himself to be in [[animal]]. See "[[Made Up Strong Bad Animals]]."
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'''[[jibblies]]''' ''(n.)'': A condition that is fairly equivalent to "the creeps" (e.g. the thought of getting a root canal gives me the creeps; that moldy hamster gives me the jibblies). [[Jibblies Painting|That horrible painting]] in Strong Mad's closet also gives characters the jibblies after saying "Come on in here!" in a creepy voice, which was seen in [[bottom 10]], and [[Jibblies 2]].
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'''Jibblies''': What Strong Bad got when he thought about giving the Poopsmith a bath in [[your friends]]. The jibblies are fairly equivalent to "the creeps" (e.g. the thought of getting a root canal gives me the creeps). The [[Horrible Painting]] in Strong Mad's Closet also gives Strong Bad the jibblies.
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'''jillion''' ''(n.)'': A very large imaginary number.
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'''Jillion''': A very large imaginary number. EX:''and like a jillion dollars''
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'''jimmies''' ''(n.)'': What [[The Ugly One]] received on the surface of her yogurt from [[Teen Girl Squad Locations#TCYBCBY|TCYBCBY]]. They consist of small particles of chocolate or flavored candy sprinkled on ice cream as a topping. A more common name for them is "sprinkles".
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'''Jimmies''': What [[The Ugly One]] received on the surface of her yogurt from [[Places Strong Bad Made Up|TCYBCBY]]. They consist of small particles of chocolate or flavored candy sprinkled on ice cream as a topping.
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'''jorb''' ''(n.)'': How [[Coach Z]] used to pronounce job. Other versions include adding syllables to the same word, drawing it out. See [[A Jorb Well Done]].
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'''Jorb''': How [[Coach Z]] used to say job. See [[A Jorb Well Done]].
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'''juice drop''' ''(n.)'': A dot. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''Jerb''': Variation of Jorb.
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'''jumbo/LARGE''' ''(adj.)'': A [[#M|maxymoron]] used to describe the size of something.
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'''Jorjyfruits, Jerjyfrorts, Georgie Frorgie, {{w|George Foreman}}''': ''(n.)'' Coach Z's attempts to pronounce "{{w|Jujyfruits}}" in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]].
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'''keep on tranglin'''' ''(idiom)'': See "[[#T|tranglin']]".
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'''Kerrek''': A big smelly troll that likes to pound things. See [[Peasant's Quest]].
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'''[[Kerrek]]''' ''(prop. n.)'': A big smelly troll that likes to pound things, such as peasants. See [[Peasant's Quest]].
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'''Late 360 shove-it to boneless'd''': A halfpipe skateboarding stunt pulled by [[Thomas]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 5]]. The "'d" was added a slight pause later.
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'''LTWFTW''': Long Time Watcher, First Time Writer.  Said of a fan in [[stunt double]].
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'''[[Wikipedia:Macromedia Flash|Macromedia Flash]]''': The software that the [[The Brothers Chaps]] use to make the Homestar Runner cartoons.
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'''[[mans]]''' ''(n.)'': The term used to denote how many lives/chances you have remaining in games where such is applicable.
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'''MANS''': The term used to denote how many lives/chances you have remaining in games where such is applicable.
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'''[[Mashing|mash]]''' ''(v.)'': To press a button, as in "mash go" or "mash play".
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'''[[Melonade]]''': A drink that Homestar consumes in large quantities. Presumably made from melons.
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'''maskurus''' ''(n.)'': Strong Bad's mask. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''MSG'd!''': Another [[Teen Girl Squad]] attack from [[Arrow'd Guy]]. This time he sold 3 spring rolls to [[The Ugly One]]. She responded with "OW! My stomach lining!" after eating one. A reference to monosodium glutamate (MSG), a preservative in Asian food which presumably damages the stomach's inner lining.
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'''maxymoron''' ''(n.)'': A portmanteau of the words "maximum" and "oxymoron".  The opposite of an oxymoron, it is a phrase using multiple terms with the same meaning as if there is a distinction.  Used by Strong Bad to refer to the inside joke "[[#J|jumbo/LARGE]]" in [[road trip]]. See also [[redundancy]].
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'''meeple''' ''(n.)'': A wooden approximation of a human character in a tabletop game (defined by Strong Sad in [[Meeple Grove]]). Used consistently to refer to the wooden game pieces in [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]].
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'''[[melonade]]''' ''(n.)'': A drink that [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] consumes in large quantities. Presumably made from melons.
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'''meh''' ''(interjection)'': An expression commonly used by The Cheat.
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'''mouth shelf''' ''(n.)'': What [[Puppet Homestar Runner]] has when he opens his mouth. Used for holding objects and catching snowflakes. See [[@StrongBadActual]]'s Tweet on [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2017#941409822372659201|December 14, 2017]].
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'''nature's wave''' ''(n.)'': A wave-like shape. Used in [[Eagle]] and [[Skills of an Artist LIVE!!]].
 
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'''northwise meep''' ''(n.)'': A triangle with no bottom. Used in [[Posh Toilet Paper]].
 
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'''nudule''' ''(n.)'': Presumably a variant of nodule, found on Space Whales. Said by Strong Bad in [[from work]].
 
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'''ooh lips''' ''(n.)'': A mouth in an "ooh" shape. Used several times in [[@StrongBadActual]], originating in [[Cannonmouth]].
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'''Old-Timey''': Another name for the [[1936]] toons. First used in the TV Time menu entry for [[Kick the Can]].
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'''overling''' ''(n.)'': A person of a higher rank than oneself. Superior to an underling. Used in [[the chair]].
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'''PBTC''' ''(abbrev; n.; adj.)'': [[Powered by The Cheat]].
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'''Peasant''': In order to be classified as a peasant in [[Peasant's Quest]], you must smell like a peasant, look like a peasant (that is, wear a robe), and be on fire like a peasant.
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'''peasant''' ''(n.)'': In order to be classified as a peasant in [[Peasant's Quest]], you must stink like a peasant, dress like a peasant (that is, wear a robe), and be on fire like a peasant.
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'''Piemonade''': A beverage that appears to be lemonade with a slice of pie in it. Around the office, it's known as p-nade. Seen in [[other days]].
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'''pedula onglamata''' ''(n.)'': Part of the brain, similar to the [[#S|synaptic part]]. Used in [[End Boss]].
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'''POM-POMMED?''': The final attack (?) on [[The Ugly One]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]] after she is '''Floor tommed!''' and '''Step-mommed!''' [[The Ugly One]] is wined and dined by the ladies' man of Free Country, [[Pom Pom]].
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'''pfargtl''' ''(n.)'' ''(puh-FARG-tuhl)'': A word created by [[Coach Z]] in [[Sbemail 169 Deleted Scene]]. It is supposedly the name of his favorite animal that he had as a pet when he was younger. It is also used as a [[swear]] by Homestar.
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'''Poopaw''': Some sort of relative of Strong Bad's. No one is quite sure what a poopaw is. Referred to in [[secret recipes]], he is the keeper of the secret recipe for "Chicken-fried the CHEKT".
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'''[[piemonade]]''' ''(n.)'': A beverage that appears to be lemonade with a slice of [[pie]] in it. Around [[the office]], it's known as p-nade. Seen in [[other days]].
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'''[[Pretendous]]''': A mispronunciation of "pretentious". Another way of saying outrageous, usually in regards to money and bills.
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'''pizzang''' ''(n.)'': Presumably a short vertical line used in a drawing indicating an edge or the side of an object. Used in [[Sammich]].
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'''The Process''': The process used by [[Strong Bad]] to answers his e-mails. See [[the process]].
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'''pokemout''' ''(n.)'': A line poking out of a shape. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''poopaw''' ''(n.)'': Some sort of relative of Strong Bad's. No one is quite sure what a poopaw is. Referred to in [[secret recipes]], he is the keeper of the secret recipe for "Chicken-fried [[#C|the CHEKT]]".
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'''[[preeeeow]]''' ''(interjection; n.)'': An [[onomatopoeia]] used to describe [[The Paper]]'s sound effect.
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'''preschool L''' ''(n.)'': A backwards letter L. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''pretendicitis''' ''(n.)'': A disease involving the made up organ "pretendix". Its symptoms include high fevers, uncontrollable shaking, and inability to understand language. From [[Strong Badia the Free]].
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'''pretendix''' ''(n.)'': A organ made up by Strong Sad in [[Strong Badia the Free]], probably similar to the appendix.
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'''pretendous''' ''(adj.)'': "Outrageous". Possibly formed by a blend of "pretend" and "tremendous" or a mispronunciation of the word "pretentious". Used thus far in regard to things like money and bills. Used in [[extra plug]] and [[Fan Costume Commentary]].
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'''prinicpal''' ''(n.)'': A misspelling of principal. Strong Bad's job at both [[Crazy Go Nuts University]] and at [[Teen Girl Squad]]'s [[Teen Girl Squad Locations#Various|school]].
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'''probalo''' ''(n.)'': "Problem". Usually used by [[Senor Cardgage]] in the phrase "no probalo",  which is a mangling of "no problemo", which itself is pseudo-[[Spanish]] for "no problem". See [[Senor Mortgage]].
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'''prooty''' ''(adj.)'': A mispronunciation of "pretty". EX: "You're looking prooty hot." See [[Lappy 486#Female Lappy 486|Female Lappy 486]].
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'''[[Grim Reaper|reaper]]'s scythe''' ''(n.)'': The shape of The Cheat's pointy face. Used in [[Posh Toilet Paper]].
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'''Red Steckled Elbermung: '''A creature that [[Strong Bad]] imagined for himself to be in [[animal]]. See "[[Made Up Strong Bad Animals]]."
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'''receding ploomp''' ''(n.)'': Curvy lines, decreasing in size, used to create a cone shape. Used in [[Cornucopia]].
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'''Red Steckled Elbermung''' ''(prop. n.)'': A creature that [[Strong Bad]] imagined for himself to be in [[animal]]. See [[Made-Up Strong Bad Animals]].
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'''[[Sandwiches#Sammich|sammich]]''' ''(n.)'': [[Sandwich]]. First said in [[Weclome Back]].
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'''SAILING MISHAP'D!''': Yet another attack on [[Teen Girl Squad]] by [[Arrow'd Guy]]. He runs his boat (the S. S. Inevitable) onshore, breaking [[Cheerleader]] in half.
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'''sawesome''' ''(adj.)'' : Not unlike having the qualities of an awesome sauce. See [[dictionary]].
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'''Sibbie''': Someone who asked [[Strong Bad]] to write a song about him/her after he made one about [[fhqwhgads]]. Strong Bad refused, but somehow he made two songs: "Song About Sibbie" and "I Freakin' Hate Sibbie". See [[sibbie]].
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'''[[SBLOUNSKCHED! Bar|SBLOUNSKCHED!]]''' ''(prop. n.; v.)'': (from email [[candy product]]), a candy bar consisting of such products as marshmallow vapor, rich creamy pepperoni, and tiny bowls of crispy-puffed-rice cereal. Its name is described as 50% Strong Bad, 50% tooth rot, and 50% ta-dah! (adding up to 150%). This is a parody of extreme marketing, which makes nauseatingly gratuitous use of exclamation points and dangerous-sounding names.
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'''SOOO GOOD!''': Usually at the begining of an issue of [[Teen Girl Squad]], the girls will allude to looking "Sooooooooo Good!" Also said when Strong Mad was eating the pasta salad from his underdrawers drawers.
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'''scritch-a-scratch fill-in''' ''(n.)'': A drawing method of filling in a shape in which someone scribbles back-and-forth. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''SWORD'D!''': This is what happens to [[Trogdor]] in the Trogdor game when he touches a knight.
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'''Sibbie''' ''(prop. n.)'': Someone who asked [[Strong Bad]] to write a song about them after he made one about [[fhqwhgads]]. Strong Bad refused, but somehow he made two songs: "Song About Sibbie" and "I Freakin' Hate Sibbie".  See [[sibbie]].
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'''STEP-MOMMED!''': The second attack on [[The Ugly One]], possibly by [[Arrow'd Guy]], in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]]. See also '''Floor tommed!''' and '''Pom-Pommed?'''
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'''side-take''' ''(n.)'': A line used in a drawing indicating the side of an object. Used in [[Posh Toilet Paper]] and [[Strong Sad's Severed Soolnds]].
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'''[[Sterrance]]''': A creature that Strong Bad imagined for himself to be in [[animal]].
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'''skillet-nap''' ''(n.)'': A state of unconsciousness following a hit to the face with a skillet. Homestar seems to enjoy them, as seen in [[Bug In Mouth Disease]].
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'''Stnank''': a [[Made Up Strong Bad Animals|made-up animal]] seen in the [[Sketchbook]] for December 2, 2004. Also, a mistake worthy of a [[do over]].
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'''slitted rellipse''' ''(n.)'': A squished oval-like shape, with two corners on the edges. Used in [[Tennis Shorts]].
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'''Style''': A word used a number of times in the Homestar universe in various contexts, to wit: [[Decemberween Puppet Style]], [[Sample of Style]], [[Price Style]], [[Styles Upon Styles]], [[Baby Styles]], [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer|filmstyle.swf]] And in the email [[modeling]].
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'''smirky-smile''' ''(n.)'': A smiling shape, sometimes used for a tennis shorts pocket. Used in [[Tennis Shorts]].
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'''someteen''' ''(adj.)'': An unspecified number; used by [[Strong Bad]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] and [[strong badathlon]].
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'''[[soolnds]]''' ''(n.)'': The term Strong Sad coined for his distinct feet, and also what he wants others to call them (instead of "elephant feet"), as seen in his [[Strong Sad's Lament|blog]].
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'''slanterior cainal veinal''' ''(n.)'': The muscle vein on the right side of a person's arm. See also [[#U|ulterior cainal veinal]]. Used in [[Muscleman]].
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'''[[smarty juice]] drop''' ''(n.)'': A dot. Used in [[Cartoon Characters]].
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'''sparky-lark''' ''(n.)'': A spark. Used in [[Cannonmouth]].
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'''squishtangle''' ''(n.)'': The shape of a slice of bread. Used in [[Sammich]].
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'''[[stnank]]''' ''(n.)'': A [[Made-Up Strong Bad Animals|made-up animal]] seen in the [[Sketchbook 2004#SK-2004-12-02|Sketchbook for December 2, 2004]]. Also, the equivalent of a Strong Bad induced mistake, as seen in email [[do over]].
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'''stounch''' ''(n.)'': The area between the bathroom and the laundry room. Invented on the spot by Strong Bad in [[Fan Costumes 2017]].
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'''streamins''' ''(n.)'': Strong Bad's term for [[wikipedia:Streaming media|streaming services]], especially music streaming sites, typically used on [[@StrongBadActual]].
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'''stummy''' ''(n.)'': What [[Stinkoman]] calls his stomach, as seen in [[Stinkoman 20X6]].
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'''[[suudsu]]''' ''(n.)'': (From email [[bedtime story]]), a beverage consisting of skim milk and gummy bears which Strong Bad deems "pure genius". Along with a "[[#G|grodalated]]" [[The Denzel|security "item"]] and a manic lullaby, it aids in helping The Cheat fall asleep. Its name is written like a mock-[[wikipedia:Romanji|Romanji]] spelling of an English-to-Japanese loanword (this one being suds), common for modern products.
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'''SWORDED!''' ''(v.)'': This is what happens to [[Trogdor]] in the [[TROGDOR!|Trogdor game]] when he touches a knight.
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'''synaptic part''' ''(n.)'': Part of the brain, similar to the [[#P|pedula onglamata]]. Used in [[End Boss]].
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'''TWELVE SIDED DIE'D!:''' To be crushed by a die with twelve sides, as was [[So and So]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]].
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'''[[tangle]]''' ''(n.)'': A rectangle. Usually used as a suffix, such as the words "fleshtangle", "breadtangle", and "squishtangle". First used as a whole word in [[Sammich]].
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'''Transitive Butt Property:''' A mathematic property devised by Strong Bad. It states that the "stupidity" of somebody's butt is greater than or equal to the "stupidity" of that person's head. See [[butt IQ]].
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'''thang ding''' ''(n.)'': [[Spoonerism]] of "dang thing". Used by Strong Bad in [[too cool]] and [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Playthrough]].
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'''TWO'D!:''' Mark given by [[Arrow'd Guy]] (twice) and another judge to [[The Ugly One]] after she jumps into the lion's mouth in [[Decemberween Teen Girl Squad|Teen Girl Squad Issue 6]].
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'''[[total]]''' ''(interjection)'': Shortened form of "totally", as in, "[[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2018#1063951474881892353|I'm sure those are all legal backups. Yeah. Total.]]"
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'''tranglin'''' ''(intr. v.)'': To carry on in a stable yet easygoing manner; ''(idiom)'' "[[#K|keep on tranglin]]" (like "keep on trucking"). Used by Strong Bad in [[lunch special]].
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'''Transitive Butt Property''' ''(n.)'':  A mathematic property devised by [[Strong Bad]]. It states that the "stupidity" of somebody's butt is greater than or equal to the "stupidity" of that person's head. See [[butt IQ]].
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'''Tubesdate''' ''(prop. n)'': Tuesday, as interpreted by Homestar Runner, used in [[The Show: Ween Edition]].
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'''[[twees]]''' ''(abbrev; n.)'': "Buttweesimo" (meaning simply "butt"), used in [[lady fan]] and [[Homestar Ruiner]].
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'''ulterior cainal veinal''' ''(n.)'': The muscle vein on the left side of a person's arm. See also [[#U|slanterior cainal veinal]]. Used in [[Muscleman]].
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'''underling''' ''(n.)'': A person of lower rank than oneself. Inferior to an overling. Used in [[the chair]] and [[underlings]].
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'''Videro''': a misspelling of "video" that appears in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]] and in the bonus Strong Bad Email [[Videro Games]]. In addition, the first frame of the song [[Experimental Film]] is labelled "viderostart" internally.
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'''underjohn''' ''(n.)'': The abs at the bottom. Used in [[Muscleman]] and [[@StrongBadActual]].
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'''VOIP!''' : sound made when [[Visor Robot|Visor Robot]] zaps [[So and So]] in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 1|Issue 1]] of [[Teen Girl Squad]]
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'''[[videro]]''' ''(n.)'': a variant form of "video". In use by the Chaps [https://web.archive.org/web/19981202010123/http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu:80/~machapma/ before the launch of Homestar Runner], but first used in-universe in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]].
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'''[[whatsit]]''' ''(n.)'':  Whatever it is that [[The Poopsmith]] shovels.
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'''wave o' babies''':  A wave of babies that occurs in [[Teen Girl Squad]] when [[What's Her Face]] refuses to climb into the [[Lions|lion]]'s mouth.
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'''whoozit''' ''(n.)'':  Euphemism for puke, upchuck. Used in [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]].
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'''wing-a-ling''' ''(adj.)'':  Having wings.  Routinely used by Strong Bad in place of ''[[Wiktionary:winged|winged]]''. See [[dragon]], [[pop-up]].
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'''winter's blush''' ''(n.)'': Refers to snow in the Amateur Snow-Eaters Professional World. See [[@StrongBadActual]]'s Tweets on [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2017#939190939494600704|December 8]] and [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2017#941409822372659201|December 14]].
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'''[[witches' brew]]''' ''(n.)'': Something [[Homestar Runner]] likes to say. Seen as an object in [[Halloween Fairstival]].
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'''wight''' ''(adj.)'': [[Homestar Runner]]'s mispronunciation of the word "right".
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'''[[Witches' Brew]]''': Something Homestar Runner likes to say.
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'''[[wood-daver]]''' ''(n.)'': An arts and crafts activity, invented by [[Strong Sad]] in [[caffeine]], involving pine cones and peanut butter.
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'''Wight''': Homestar Runner's mispronunciation of the word 'right'.
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'''[[wrestleman]]''' ''(n.)'': A term sometimes used to describe [[Strong Bad]].
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'''[[Wrestleman]]:''' A term sometimes used to describe Strong Bad.
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'''w00t''' ''(interjection)'': Pronounced like it looks, it is an exclamation of joy. This is used sometimes in [[Teen Girl Squad]].
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'''w00t''': Pronounced like it looks, it is an exclamation of joy, this is used sometimes in Teen Girl Squad.
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'''X''' (Also known as '''Xty''', '''X-T''', '''XT''', '''Exty''', '''X0''') ''(n.)'': Used in year names referring to [[Stinkoman]], such as [[20X6]]. It is read as a number would be read. In the Tens place, it is said "Exty" (like Twenty). If it were in the Ones place, it would simply be said "Ex".  Also heard in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[time capsule]], and other places around the site.
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'''Xty''' (Also known as '''X-T''', '''XT''', '''Exty''', '''X0'''): Used in year names referring to [[Stinkoman]], such as [[20X6]]. It is read as a number would be read. In the Tens place, it is said "Exty" (like Twenty). If it were in the Ones place, it would simply be said "Ex".  Also heard in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[time capsule]], and other places around the site.
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'''Yon Castle''': The name of [[King of Town's Castle]], where he and [[:Category:King's Servants|his servants]] live.
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==See Also==
 
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