Other words that a faerie (Like Tinkerbell) Would use?

[Naruzeldamaster]

In my story these Faerie are quite intelligent, some of them are even linguists and write books for other species in my story.
But, as intelligent as they are, when they're angry/flustered, they will often resort to 'faerie like' vocabulary.

For my story as it stands:

Nincompoop in place of 'stupid' is a big one.
Ninny is another one. (Debating on if it means something different for the faerie folk or if they use it the same way the other species do)
Lemming is used occasionally for people/adventurers who blindly follow orders.
Yellow: Besides talking about the primary color, it's particularly faerie slang for being a coward. And yes, yellow, not yellow bellied.
Etc.

 

[CupofJoe]

For me the last two feel too normal and based in this world to be Faerie words
If we are talking Tinkerbell, I feel theri words should be more musical or whimsical or even straightforwardly comic.
I like "nincompoop", because it has the world "poop" in it.
And "ninny" because it sounds gentle, reproachful without being mean about it.

 

[RoccO]

You could use words that make an impact, like starburst or flatline. That way it is not cool. Has some jazz to it. When a faerie is going about their business, they are kept in their shell, their little own world. I like your choices too. I can see why it is not just yellow bellied, like there is some intrinsic value to it, not just an insult.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

You could use words that make an impact, like starburst or flatline. That way it is not cool. Has some jazz to it. When a faerie is going about their business, they are kept in their shell, their little own world. I like your choices too. I can see why it is not just yellow bellied, like there is some intrinsic value to it, not just an insult.

To explain the whole yellow bit, there is a cultural aspect there. (I slept on it last night and thought of a lore reason for them to use it)

My Faerie can glow in just about any color (Although commonly they are prime colors and other similar colors) though many of them are 'born' in one of the primary colors.

For a good while (Though the trend has faded in recent years) Yellow faerie were infamous for being 'chicken bloods' AKA cowards. (In a lot of things, not just things like battle) For some reason they found the phrase 'chicken blood' to be too insulting/demeaning so they chose Yellow as the term. These days yellow faerie are quite uncommon. But their legacy still stands, and being called yellow is like kicking a man in the balls when he's down lol It's especially insulting when a non faerie calls someone yellow. I haven't decided why yet, but it's like 'holy hell bro why'd you insult my honor like that??'

These days if you're born a grey faerie (Or if you lose your color and turn grey) you're called yellow, because you're not brave enough to accept your blessing from the wind spirit.

For me the last two feel too normal and based in this world to be Faerie words
If we are talking Tinkerbell, I feel theri words should be more musical or whimsical or even straightforwardly comic.
I like "nincompoop", because it has the world "poop" in it.
And "ninny" because it sounds gentle, reproachful without being mean about it.

that's why I was leaning on nincompoop lol it sounds silly/whimsical but still an insult.
Ninny was chosen for a similar reason. (Though the word means something different for faerie than other humanoid species)

I'm going for more of a straightforwardly comic direction, so if you have any ideas in that vein give a shout.

I like Lemming because of the underhand meaning for it, but I dunno, it doesn't sound faerie like? If there's another faerie like word thats got a similar meaning I'm all ears.

As for the two being based on this world. There's a lore reason for that. in this fantasy setting there's a 'location' (In quotes because it's a meta-physical/spiritual plane that only the gods are supposed to visit normally) called the sea of data. The Short version is, it's a combined knowledge of all that is/was/will be in this fantasy world. It's essentially the 'internet' of their world. It also connects to the 'internet' of our world. Though very few of the fantasy world know what the word 'internet' means.

 

[RoccO]

As for the two being based on this world. There's a lore reason for that. In this fantasy setting there's a 'location' (In quotes because it's a meta-physical/spiritual plane that only the gods are supposed to visit normally) called the sea of data.

That makes sense. The internet being connected to our own is a common fantasy. The two insults are widely known, but not much is known about their origin. Marscaleb has a thread currently about such things.

I think if you were to use insults from our plain of existence, (Jadis and the deplorable word,) then there would be some underlying reasons for more to flow into the plot and ecology. That being said, it works the other way too, things flow in from world to world.

I like the faerie from the Zelda series the best. The reason is it seems useful and self dependant, but you could say interdependent, to the plight of the heroes. I think it is Navi, Tatl, Ciela, but basically a reincarnation of the original. It is funny perhaps, because Link is the boy without a faerie, though the only one who has one, like it is leading him to Zelda.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

That makes sense. The internet being connected to our own is a common fantasy. The two insults are widely known, but not much is known about their origin. Marscaleb has a thread currently about such things.

Is it really that common? I had been anticipating that it existed lol

I think if you were to use insults from our plain of existence, (Jadis and the deplorable word,) then there would be some underlying reasons for more to flow into the plot and ecology. That being said, it works the other way too, things flow in from world to world.

I mean the characters use real world swears when the moment is right. Though they openly admit that they don't know the meaning. They just know that in our world the words are considered 'language' for some reason. (Though obvious ones like the F word make sense to them because it'd be odd if it didn't)

I like the faerie from the Zelda series the best. The reason is it seems useful and self dependant, but you could say interdependent, to the plight of the heroes. I think it is Navi, Tatl, Ciela, but basically a reincarnation of the original. It is funny perhaps, because Link is the boy without a faerie, though the only one who has one, like it is leading him to Zelda.

My Faerie are closer to the Ferngully sort, little people of the forest. Though as said in other threads they can choose to not be little if they have enough magic. They are like the Zelda faerie in one way, the one that joins them (Surprisingly, their queen which I originally planned as a 'haha funny joke' idea but thought about it and went 'wait this could be fire' ) is very knowledgeable about the outside world. (Outside the country the party starts in) Although she gets a lot of information slightly incorrect, she at least knows more than the main party.

 

[RoccO]

Is it really that common? I had been anticipating that it existed lol

Well just that it stands to reason that in a lot of books there is a beyond where the creator, us, lives, and is actively pulling the strings to an alternate reality. I think there are literal connections to be made, but a lot of it is the desire to do something good. There are a few generations that use the concept in varying ways, like almost racism about their particular worldview. Like getting stuck in a video game in an Anime.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

Well just that it stands to reason that in a lot of books there is a beyond where the creator, us, lives, and is actively pulling the strings to an alternate reality. I think there are literal connections to be made, but a lot of it is the desire to do something good.

Yeah, a lot of fantasy stories borrow from real life when it comes to culture, especially in video games. Though there's always a twist.
Dragon Quest has a notable example of a Japanese city (Though I don't know which region of Japan off hand) in various games. The fantasy twist of this town is that everyone there speaks in Haikus. (Sometimes the 'longer' one that I don't know the name of, but still Japanese poems)

There are a few generations that use the concept in varying ways, like almost racism about their particular worldview. Like getting stuck in a video game in an Anime.

Oh lord don't get me started on that lol

So many shows ALMOST get it right (The actual video game part I mean)

But they always slip up in one area or another. Closest one to accurately depict the 'game' environment (With levels / game mechanics etc) is Log Horizon. It was a cool concept but it didn't 'hit the numbers' (view wise) so it got cancelled. I know TV show writers don't tend to do a lot of research. But please can they at least get the basics right? lol

./hack got it right too sort of but they kept going to the 'real' world for some nonsensical political (like actual politics) "B plot" involving the game.

 

[pmmg]

If these are your garden variety fairies, small with wings, hang around flowers, they might say buttercup instead of yellow. "hes a buttercup" to mean hes a coward.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

If these are your garden variety fairies, small with wings, hang around flowers, they might say buttercup instead of yellow. "hes a buttercup" to mean hes a coward.

It's a bit complicated but: They're what you call 'Garden Variety' culturally, but physically more based on the original 'little people' than the more modern variants. (they can change size at will) Personality wise, most of them are similar to more modern ones. Which is why I'm asking for faerie like words to begin with.

I do like buttercup though, nice alternative to yellow. Somehow MORE insulting too, 'oh you're a weak lil flower' lol

 

[Romy]

Buttercups weak little flowers? They grow everywhere and need little to survive... They represent youth and innocense Love but not really the passion type.

Buttercup Flowers: A Botanical History

Enchanting butter-hued glossy petals atop vibrant green sprigs - buttercups grow in abundance in the Scottish spring and summertime. Let’s explore the history and folklore of how this tiny, joyous yellow flower acquired its oh-so-sweet name.

specandle.com

In Celtic folklore, many wildflowers are considered portals or tools of the fairy realm. Buttercups, growing in sunny meadows, were believed to mark places where the Sìth (fae folk) danced or rested. Picking them in some tales could attract fairy mischief - or blessings, depending on your luck!

Buttercups are simple, common, and hardy, therefore they have come to represent humble joy, innocence, and youthful energy in folklore and Victorian flower language (floriography). They were often woven into daisy chains or gifted as simple tokens of affection.

(floriography is a nice rabbit hole to dive into when you want names and meanings based on plants )

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

Buttercups weak little flowers? They grow everywhere and need little to survive... They represent youth and innocense Love but not really the passion type.

Buttercup Flowers: A Botanical History

Enchanting butter-hued glossy petals atop vibrant green sprigs - buttercups grow in abundance in the Scottish spring and summertime. Let’s explore the history and folklore of how this tiny, joyous yellow flower acquired its oh-so-sweet name.

specandle.com

In Celtic folklore, many wildflowers are considered portals or tools of the fairy realm. Buttercups, growing in sunny meadows, were believed to mark places where the Sìth (fae folk) danced or rested. Picking them in some tales could attract fairy mischief - or blessings, depending on your luck!

The Sith you say?

Buttercups are simple, common, and hardy, therefore they have come to represent humble joy, innocence, and youthful energy in folklore and Victorian flower language (floriography). They were often woven into daisy chains or gifted as simple tokens of affection.

(floriography is a nice rabbit hole to dive into when you want names and meanings based on plants )

I mean , that could work as an insult too.
Being called a buttercup could mean that you are simple minded and don't stand out much.
Either way I'm just spitballing ideas here.

One of my RWBY characters is named Ivy.
Part of it is that she's basically like poison Ivy from batman.
But it's more about her personality.
She's warm and carefree, but cross the wrong line and she can be quite....thorny...
Get her in love with you and you may regret it...she's a little clingy.