smoothskin

English

Etymology

From smooth +‎ skin

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmuːð.skɪn/

Noun

smoothskin (plural smoothskins)

  1. (fantasy, slang) A human being (as viewed by barbarians or more aggressive races).
    • 2011, Mike Wild, The Trials of Trass Kathra, →ISBN, page 111:
      "Ya know, for a smoothskin, you can down yer drink as well as a dwarf!"
    • 2018, Michael Moorcock, Barbarians of Mars, →ISBN, page 43:
      'You talk heresy, smoothskin,' the barbarian growled. 'Watch your step. Who are you anyway?'
    • 2024 October 9, Sarah Barrett, “‘Fallout’ 101: Your Guide to Ghouls”, in The Mary Sue‎[1]:
      There’s a big divide between Ghouls and regular people—some Ghouls use the mildly insulting nickname “smoothskin” for humans.
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