In the world of Cyber Dojo, people talk a little different from what you might be used to. Slang changes fast on the streets and in the cyberspace, so if you get lost in the lingo you can check here for reference. This list updates whenever new chapters drop or new slang starts trending in the world.
Slangs will be listed in the order they show up in each chapter, not alphabetically. Gotta learn 'em as the world throws 'em at you.
credn. Credit. The world's standard currency.
cyberspace n. The virtual network metaverse.
puristn. An unaugmented natural human.
mercn. Mercenary. Veteran warriors who often work for money.
breedern. (derogatory) An unaugmented natural female, referring to their use for breeding.
fragv. (vulgar) Fuck. Common swear word referring to the act of copulation.
drekn. (vulgar) Shit, feces. A common curse word.
chromen. Cyberware enhancement or implant.
medn. Drug. Liquid booster.
recyclev. The act of collecting body remains and selling them off at a recycling center for creds.
cybershockn. The backlash penalty for using augmented cyberware, often triggered by losing an augmented part. Can be either mild or deadly depending on the level of augmentation.
nutrisoyn. Cheaply processed food product derive from soybeans.
sim n. Sensory broadcast or recording that lets the viewer experience in full immersion mode.
simsensen. Sensory broadcast or recording that lets the viewer feel and experience what the participants feel and experience.
deckern. Hacker. A person who thrives in cyberspace using their own cyberdeck.
riggern. Controller. A person who control drones in combat.
go-gangn. A vehicular gang.
low-wayn. Highway, but in the slum.
musickn. Music + sick. Cool term for music.
bushin. (Japanese) Warrior, usually honorable.
banchoun. (Japanese) Gang leader.
yaroun. (derogatory) (Japanese) Guy. Person.
bakayaroun. (derogatory) (Japanese) Stupid guy. Stupid person.
omaen. (Japanese) You.
fuku-banchoun. (Japanese) Gang vice-leader.
meat worldn. Real world. Physical world.
swagadj.n. Awesome, powerful. A powerful person.
sugoiadj. (Japanese) Incredible, great.
temen. (vulgar) (Japanese) Bastard. Asshole.
zaibatsun. (Japanese) A corporation.
sararimann. (Japanese) An employee.
bushidon. (Japanese) Way of the warrior, code of honor.
BISONn. Slum 9 gang alliance. Made up from the initials of the five gangs that form it – Bruisers, Institute, Senka, Orphans, Neodancers.
execn. An executive.
solakrisn. Solar crystal. A rare and precious energy source that can absorb solar energy and provide a powerful yet stable output to supply power.
divev. The act of entering cyberspace through your consciousness.