smoothskin

noun

smoothskin

noun

/ˈsmuːð.skɪn/

Etymology From smooth + skin

1

Fantasy 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:
1 more example
  • 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:

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