Slot
/SLOT/ verb/noun
≈ “Fuck (vulgar, aggressive)”
A strong vulgar term in the Shadowrun universe, used similarly to the F-word. Has a particularly 'greasy' and aggressive connotation.
“Slot off, you fragger.”— Various shadowrunners
Etymology
Possibly derived from cybernetic 'slots' (ports for installing cyberware). The sexual connotation follows the pattern of mechanical insertion metaphors becoming profanity.
Usage History
Used since the 1989 TTRPG. Part of Shadowrun's extensive slang vocabulary.
Taboo Trajectory
One of the stronger terms in Shadowrun's vocabulary. More aggressive than 'drek.'
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent usage as a strong expletive throughout Shadowrun media.
Regional Notes
Universal across the Sixth World.
Real-World Euphemisms
FuckScrewShaft