Dwang
/DWANG/ noun
≈ “Shit / Crap”
A euphemism for excrement used by clone troopers during the Clone Wars.
“Step in dwang and you'll bring the stink with you.”— Clone troopers
Etymology
Part of the military slang adopted by clone troopers. Karen Traviss created extensive Mandalorian and clone military vocabulary.
Usage History
Introduced in Karen Traviss's Republic Commando novels (2006+). Part of a rich military vocabulary system.
Taboo Trajectory
A moderately vulgar military term. Part of the distinctive clone trooper speech patterns.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Remained military slang. Did not spread beyond the clone trooper/Mandalorian cultural sphere.
Regional Notes
Used by clone troopers trained on Kamino. Likely Mandalorian-influenced given Jango Fett's heritage.
Real-World Euphemisms
CrapDungRubbish