Klunk
/KLUNK/ noun/interjection
≈ “Shit / Crap”
Glader slang for excrement, both literal and figurative. The onomatopoeic quality suggests something heavy and unpleasant hitting the ground.
“That plan is a bunch of klunk.”— Various Gladers
Etymology
Part of the Glader slang system. The word's sound evokes something heavy and unpleasant — 'klunk' sounds like something dropping into a toilet. Created by memory-wiped teenagers developing their own language.
Usage History
Used throughout The Maze Runner trilogy.
Taboo Trajectory
Moderate scatological term. Less versatile than 'shuck' but fills an important niche in the Glader vocabulary.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent through the trilogy.
Regional Notes
Used within the Glade.
Real-World Euphemisms
ShitCrapDungCrap