Frak

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Revision as of 01:05, 27 January 2006 by The Merovingian (talk | contribs) (Didn't we have a long drawn out discussion already about this, in which we decided not to use Frak's real world equivalent on here? Even linking to it's Wikipedia page was considered testy.)

"Frak" is an potent profanity in the language of the Twelve Colonies.

  • The term can describe sexual relations.
Example: "You know what? I don't care who or what he fraks. He saved my ass down there, all right?" (Flight of the Phoenix)
  • The term, as a perjorative, can be used to curse someone you vilify or find disgusting.
Example: "Frakkin' rats" (Bastille Day)
Example: "Frak you" (Resurrection Ship, Part II)
  • The term can be used in several variations and compound words.
Example: "Talk to me, you motherfrakker!" (Valley of Darkness)
  • The term also is used as an adjective to describe an action or object that is subjectively considered outrageous, extreme, or ill-advised.
Example: "Does anybody else think that this plan is frakking nuts?" (Fragged)
  • The term can be used as a means of conveying shock or surprise.
Example: "Oh, frak me! Radiological Alarm!" (33)
  • The term can also be used to express agreement.
Example: "Frakkin' Eh" (Resistance)

"Frak" is derived from the Original Series expletive, "frack" which was used in character dialogue far less than its counterpart in the Re-imagined Series.

Note

This profanity's real-world derivation can be found in this article on Wikipedia. "Frak" and "Frack" are obviously used in dialogue to comply with FCC and other broadcast decency standards.

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