Frinx
/FRINKS/ interjection
≈ “Fuck / Damn”
A Ferengi exclamation used by Quark, expressing shock or dismay.
“Frinx! Quark gasped, as a strong hand grabbed him.”— Quark
Etymology
Part of the Ferengi language. Used by Quark in the novel continuity.
Usage History
Used in Star Trek novels, primarily in Deep Space Nine tie-ins.
Taboo Trajectory
A moderate Ferengi expletive.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Limited to novel appearances. No evolution observed.
Regional Notes
Ferengi. Used by the profit-obsessed species.
Real-World Euphemisms
DamnBlastF-word