[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: nguy

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon Word of the Day for Saturday, November 02, 2024

Klingon word: nguy
Part of speech: verb
Definition: scoff
Source: qep'a' 27 [2020]
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AFAIK not used in a sentence.

(qep'a' 2020):   Also {Sen} (slang); does not take an object.  It is used with {-Daq}.  Okrand didn't know if there is a relationship between the slang usage of {Sen} and a thumb.  [REQUEST: "vocalize derision or mockery nonverbally"]

SEE:
Sen  		use the thumb (v
  -   Most commonly used in reference to an adult using a thumb. (HQ 10.2))

SEE ALSO:
vaq  		mock,  taunt (v)
nuS 		ridicule (v)
maw 		offend (v)
tIch 		insult (v)
tuHmoH 	shame [someone] (v)
ghong 		abuse (v)
qID 		make a joke, tell a joke (v)
Hagh 		laugh (v)

yI' 		speak in an honorable or respectful fashion (v)
DochHa' 	be polite, civil, courteous (v)
vuv 		respect (v)
Ho' 		admire (v)
naD 		commend. praise (v)

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