Klingon word: jat Part of speech: noun Definition: tongue _______________________________________________ AFAIK never used in a sentence by Okrand. As food item, see KGT p. 88. SEE: jat speak incoherently, mumble (slang) (v) jat be clumsy (Ruk'evet) (v) (KGT 30): The Ruk'evet word for "be clumsy" is {jat}, which is phonetically identical to the noun meaning tongue. Even though this is probably just a coincidence, there is a slang term {jat}, used throughout the Empire but somewhat more frequently in the areas near Ruk'evet, which means "speak incoherently, mumble", a notion with negative connotations for Klingons. Enunciating Klingon clearly is always important, but one should take extra care to not accidentally say {jat} (mumble) when intending the similar-sounding {ja'} (say), {jatlh} (speak), or {jach} (yell). "As you practice speaking, remember: Speak Klingon boldly; do not be meek or hesitant. This could be interpreted as a sign of weakness, a less than admirable trait among Klingons." (CK) SEE ALSO: nuj mouth (n) lev roof of mouth, palate (n) wuS lip(s) (n) roS lick (v) rem suck (v) tlhup whisper (v) jatlhHa' say the wrong thing, misspeak (v) -- Voragh Ca'Non Master of the Klingons