Franchise
The Maze Runner
“What the shuck are you doing, you shuck-face?”— The Maze Runner
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Shuck
≈ “Fuck / Shit”
/SHUK/verb/adjective/interjection
The Gladers' primary expletive, replacing both the F-word and the S-word. Used in 'shuck-face' (insult), 'shucking' (adjective), and as a standalone exclamation.
Klunk
≈ “Shit / Crap”
/KLUNK/noun/interjection
Glader slang for excrement, both literal and figurative. The onomatopoeic quality suggests something heavy and unpleasant hitting the ground.
Shank
≈ “Person (neutral to derogatory)”
/SHANK/noun
Glader slang for 'person.' Can be neutral ('that shank over there') or insulting ('stupid shank') depending on context and tone. One of the Gladers' most-used terms.
Slim it
≈ “Shut up / Calm down”
/SLIM IT/verb phrase
Glader command to be quiet or calm down. More forceful than a polite request but less vulgar than 'shut the shuck up.'
Greenie
≈ “Newbie / Rookie (mild insult)”
/GREEN-ee/noun (insult)
What the Gladers call any new arrival to the Maze. The term implies ignorance and vulnerability — greenies don't know the rules, the dangers, or how anything works.