Nug-humper
/NUG-hum-per/ noun (insult)
≈ “Derogatory sexual insult”
A dwarven insult implying someone engages in sexual acts with nugs (small, hairless rabbit-like creatures). The dwarven equivalent of an extreme sexual insult.
“Listen here, you sodding nug-humper!”— Oghren, various dwarves
Etymology
Nugs are small, unappetizing creatures kept as pets or food in dwarven society. Accusing someone of intimate relations with them is maximally degrading.
Usage History
Used in Dragon Age: Origins and subsequent games. Part of BioWare's commitment to creating culturally specific insults for each fantasy race.
Taboo Trajectory
One of the strongest insults available in Dragon Age. Combining bestiality implications with the specific dwarven cultural context.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent extreme insult throughout the Dragon Age series.
Regional Notes
Dwarven. Used primarily in Orzammar and the Deep Roads.