smoothskin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsmuːð.skɪn/
Etymology
From smooth + skin
Meanings
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(slang) A human being (as viewed by barbarians or more aggressive races).
"Ya know, for a smoothskin, you can down yer drink as well as a dwarf!"
2011, Mike Wild, The Trials of Trass Kathra, →ISBN, page 111:'You talk heresy, smoothskin,' the barbarian growled. 'Watch your step. Who are you anyway?'
2018, Michael Moorcock, Barbarians of Mars, →ISBN, page 43:There’s a big divide between Ghouls and regular people—some Ghouls use the mildly insulting nickname “smoothskin” for humans.
2024 October 9, Sarah Barrett, “‘Fallout’ 101: Your Guide to Ghouls”, in The Mary Sue:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smoothskins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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