Best of BrickNerd - Article originally published November 23, 2022.

There are many acronyms, terms and phrases used to describe various things within the world of AFOLs. Most of them are fairly common, and you can find a fantastic glossary of general LEGO terms on sites like The Brothers Brick or Firestar Toys. But that only tells part of the story, as there is a whole additional world of terms used by individuals or found in local communities that are usually unknown to the wider breadth of LEGO fans. These are the slang terms of the AFOL community.

After more than 12 months of research and discussions, I’ve collected a list of slang terms you may encounter when talking to AFOLs from around the world. Some items have multiple names. Some are descriptive, some are comedic. Some may only be used by a few builders while others are commonplace terms used only in a specific region. No matter the terminology, we all seem to develop our own vocabulary when describing the vast options of the LEGO System. If you know of any that were missed, please add it in the comments so this AFOL Slang Dictionary can grow and evolve along with the community.

Key: Where possible or relevant, the descriptions are based on the terms used on BrickLink. The numbers at the end of a description refer to the part number on BrickLink with images sourced there as well.

Language Warning: Reader discretion is advised. Some of the terms used in this glossary are more adult in nature.

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1 x 2 Plus Chock [see also Cheese on a Plate, Cinderella Shoe, Elf Shoe, Slipper, Shoe Part, Stafford Brick Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

2-into-1 [see also AZMEP, Butthole 1, Flagpole Stand 1] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (3794)

3D Tombstone [see also Candy Pieces, Loaf of Bread] - Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double (49307)

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Aangord Blaadje/Leaf (Netherlands) - Plant Plate, Round 1 x 1 with 3 Leaves. Named after Dutch AFOL Aangord who was very enthusiastic about using this piece (32607)

Air Hockey Puck [see also Inkwell, Nipple, Stamp Spot] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Pin Holder (20482)

ALE - Adult LEGO Enthusiast

Alligator Face - Slope, Curved 3 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs, Wing End (47456)

Andersen Wedge [see also Cheese Slope/Wedge, Single Slant, Slanty Thing, Triangle] - Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3. Named after its creator, Henrik Andersen (54200)

Apollo Plate/Stud [see also Bagel, Dot Plus Hole, Hollow Stud, Polo Plate/Stud, Round Nipple with Hole, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud - a mishearing of the name Hollow Stud (85861)

ARSE - Assorted Random Shit Elements

AVMEP (Aus-Vier-Mach-Eins-Plättchen) [see also Double Jumper] (Germany) - (trans: from four to one plate) Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper) (87580)

AZMEP (Aus-Zwei-Mach-Eins-Plättchen) [see also 2-into-1, Butthole 1, Flagpole Stand 1] (Germany) (trans: from two to one plate) Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (3794)

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Baby Bow - Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3 (11477)

Bagel [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Dot Plus Hole, Hollow Stud, Polo Plate/Stud, Round Nipple with Hole, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (85861)

Banana Gear - Technic, Gear Rack 11 x 11 Curved (24121)

Bankjes [see also Sofa] (Netherlands) - (trans: benches) Panel 1 x 2 x 1 (4865)

Barrel [see also Bomb, Cup] - Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (3062b)

Bax Bricks [see also Brick-Brick, Bricky-Brick] (Netherlands) - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Masonry Profile. Named after Dutch AFOL Jourian Bax who was very vocal about liking this part (98283)

BEGO Night (Australia) - Beer and LEGO Night

Big Cog - Technic, Gear 40 Tooth (3649)

BILS [see MILS] - Big MILS - a variation of the MILS standard using 48 x 48 plates

Bird Flipper - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (4623)

Bird House - Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Pentagonal with Center Stud and 1 x 1/2 Raised Tab on Top (27928)

Blate - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud (neither brick nor plate) (86996)

Blob parts - anything trans-red in colour

Boindil Boogie [see also Macro-roni, Maxaroni, Thickeroni] (Netherlands) - Brick, Round 2 x 2 D. 45 Degree Elbow. Named after Dutch AFOL Boindil who popularised the use of the part (65473)

BoLoCs [see also Rainbow Build] - Built Of Lots Of Colours

Bomb [see also Barrel, Cup] - Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (3062b)

Bonkles - Bionicles

Boob - Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top (553)

Boobie Brick [see also Double Ross, Nipple Block, Washer-Dryer] - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on Side (11211)

Brick-Brick [see also Bax Bricks, Bricky Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Masonry Profile (98283)

Brick Protector [see also Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874 )

Brickheadz Brick - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with Studs on Side - as found in a lot of Brickheadz sets (22885)

Bricky Brick [see also Bax Bricks, Brick-Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Masonry Profile (98283)

Brickoholic - anyone totally obsessed with the LEGO brand

Brick Tool [see also Brick Protector, Clicky, De-bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

BSB - Bog Standard Bricks. Any regular unmodified bricks

Bumper Bar [see also Clutch Purse, Handle 2] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends (48336)

BURP - Big Ugly Rock Piece (6082), a short cut for building big.

BUTT - Big Ugly Tree Trunk (60373)

Butthole 1 [see also 2-into-1 AZMEP, Flagpole Stand 1] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (3794)

Butthole 2 [see also Tiger Butt] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Flower Edge (5 Petals) in dark pink (24866)

Buttons [see also Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

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Camera - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Stud on Side (8687 6)

Candies - [see also Buttons, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Candy Pieces [see also 3D Tombstone, Loaf of Bread] - Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double (49307)

Car Seat Back [see also Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Iron, Open Slant, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Carpet - any baseplate

Cement Spreader [see also Car Seat Back, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Iron, Open Slant, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Chair Spinner [see also Spinny Piece] - Turntable 2 x 2 (3680/3679)

Cheese Grater - Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille (61409)

Cheese on a Plate [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cinderella Shoe, Elf Shoe, Shoe Part, Slipper, Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

Cheese Slope/Wedge [see also Andersen Wedge, Single Slant, Slanty Thing, Triangle] - Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (54200)

Cheese with a Roof [see also Nexo Slope] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with Cutout without Stud (28192)

Chip ’n’ Dip [see also Cover Plate] - Baseplate, Raised Belville Castle (33214*)

Church Pews - Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base (3937)

Cinderella Shoe [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cheese on a Plate, Elf Shoe, Shoe Part, Slipper, Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

Clickers - any technic pins

Clicky [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Clippy Bits - any clips

Clone build (Bionicle) - refers to set waves which are identical other than typically masks/colours/weapons, like the Bohrok, the Toa Metru wave, the Vahki, etc

Clutch Purse [see also Bumper Bar, Handle 2] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends (48336)

Coffee Cup - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle (2921)

Comfy Couches - Panel 2 x 2 x 1 Corner (91501)

Cookies [see also Hockey Puck] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 (98138)

Corner Davros [see also Corner Travis, Jason Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Adjacent (26604)

Corner Travis [see also Corner Davros, Jason Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Adjacent (26604)

Cover Plate [see also Chip ‘n’ Dip] - Baseplate, Raised Belville Castle (33214*)

Creeters [see also Buttons, Candies, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Cup [see also Barrel, Bomb] - Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (3062b)

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Dalek Brick [see also Travis Brick] (UK) - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides (4733)

Dalek Head - antenna small base with lever (4592*)

Davros Brick (UK) - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Opposite. Half a Dalek Brick (47905)

De-bricker [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Dick Brick 1 [see also Technic Dick] - Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L (32557)

Dick Brick 2 - Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 4L (98989)

Dick Brick 3 [see also Little Dick] - Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double (32291)

Dick Brick 4 - Frog in Bright Pink (33320)

Dirk, The - Hot Dog / Sausage. Named after Dirk Frantzen’s cooking adventures (33078)

Dollar Bush (Australia) - Plant Prickly Bush 2 x 2 x 4. Was priced at a dollar for a while on BrickLink (6064)

Donut 1 - Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Hole (15535)

Donut 2 - Clikits Bead, Ring Thick Small with Hole (46296)

Dot Plus Hole [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Bagel, Hollow Stud, Polo Plate/Stud, Round Nipple with Hole, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (85861)

Dots 1 [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Dots 2 - any 1 x 1 tile regardless of shape

Double Cheese - Slope 30 1 x 2 x 2/3 (85984)

Double Jumper [see also AVMEP] - Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper) (87580)

Double Double Jumper [see also Nipples] - Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with 2 Studs (Double Jumper) (65509)

Double Ross [see also Boobie Brick, Nipple Block, Washer-Dryer] (UK) - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on Side (11211)

Down Bracket [also Down Doggie, Downsie, Drop Down, Hangy Downy] - Any bracket that “hangs down” such as (36841) (79389) (99781) (44728)

Down Doggie [see also Down Bracket, Downsie, Drop Down, Hangy Downy ] - Any bracket that “hangs down” such as (36841) (79389) (99781) (44728)

Downsie [also Down Bracket, Down Doggie, Drop Down, Hangy Downy] - Any bracket that “hangs down” such as (36841) (79389) (99781) (44728)

Dregsies [see Partsies] - the parts nobody wanted at the end of a Partsies session

Drone - [see also Playground Wheel] - Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Arms Up (98284)

Drop Down [see also Down Bracket, Down Doggie, Downsie, Hangy Downy] - Any bracket that “hangs down” such as (36841) (79389) (99781) (44728)

Down Slopes [see Upslopes] - inverted slopes of any size

Duck Butt - Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple - Smooth (3048b)

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Erling Brick [see also Washing Machine 2] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight. Named after its creator, Erling Dideriksen (4070)

Egg Cup [see also Eyeball Socket] - Cylinder Hemisphere 3 x 3 Ball Turret Socket with 2 x 2 Base (44358)

ELF (Germany) - Erwachsener Lego Fan (trans: Adult LEGO Fan)

Elf Shoe [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cheese on a Plate, Cinderella Shoe, Shoe Part, Slipper, Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

Espresso Plate / Basket [see also Stud Walks into a Bar] - Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud (32828)

Eyeball Socket [see also Egg Cup] - Cylinder Hemisphere 3 x 3 Ball Turret Socket with 2 x 2 Base (44358)

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Faucet [see also Speed Gun, Water Spicket Thingy] - Tap 1 x 1 (4599*)

Fiddly F**kers - 1 x 1 round plates as they can be challenging to count

Filler (Brick) - any low quality, used parts that are not visible in a model. Used to save money.

Flagpole Stand 1 [see also 2-into-1, AZMEP, Butthole 1] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (3794)

Flagpole Stand 2 [see also Tray Piece] - Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud (18674)

Flat Boob [see also Satellite Dish, Umbrella] - any of the inverted radar dishes

Flat Two-fer - Plate 1 x 2 (3023)

Flats 1 - any plates

Flats 2 [see also Smooths, Smoothy Flats] - any tiles

FLEGO [see also Rickety Brickety] - Fake LEGO. Any brand that is not LEGO. Mostly refers to brands that copy LEGO designs

Floor Scrapings - usually relates to any unusual assortment of parts presented as a bonus pack. A recent example would be the Fun and Funky VIP Add On Pack polybag (40512)

Flubber 1 (Australia) - any LEGO themed ephemeral product that would not normally be kept. Can include catalogues, LEGOLAND branded paper cups, napkins or even clothing tags.

Flubber 2 (see also Tat, Non-LEGO-LEGO) (Australia) - any LEGO branded item that can’t be used for building. Includes LEGO branded/licensed gear - bags, t-shirts, stationery etc

FLUG (Australia) Fundamentalist LEGO User Group. Used in satirical terms when commenting on a creation that has used paint or has modified parts “Wouldn’t pass the FLUG test”

Fodder - non-LEGO junk found when sorting bulk LEGO

Foot Hinge - Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top (30383)

Foot Piece - Plate 2 x 3. Used to represent feet in the Homemaker sets (3021)

Fremdteil (Germany) - non LEGO part

Frog Face - Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs and Curved Sides (47457)

Fusion Mosaic - a mosaic style that uses both SNOT and regular mosaic build techniques

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Game Boy Slope [see also Lowercase R Brick, Toilet, Waiter] - Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud (6091)

Gender-Bender - Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges (43093)

Gift Tag [see also Heart Piece, Mouse House Door, Price Tag, Tombstone 1] - Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole (3176)

Grabber - parts that grab other parts such as (4081) (4085) (60897)

Grabbies - parts that you can grab onto such as (44301) (44567)

Grid Dish - Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed (4285*)

Grill [see also Vent] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille (2412)

Grind Pipes - any freestanding bar, including parts: (6140) (4873) (6187) (4083) (2486) and (2583)

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Handle 1 [see also Car Seat Back, Cement Spreader, Iron, Open Slant, Handle Bar, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Handle 2 [see also Bumper Bar, Clutch Purse] - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends (48336)

Handle Bar [see also Car Seat Back, Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Iron, Open Slant, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Hangy Downy [see also Down Bracket, Down Doggie, Downsie, Drop Down] - Any bracket that “hangs down” such as (36841) (79389) (99781) (44728)

Heart Piece [see also Gift Tag, Mouse House Door, Price Tag, Tombstone 1] - Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole (3176)

Highlighter Yellow [see also Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Vibrant Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

Hockey Puck [see also Cookies] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 (98138)

Hollow Stud [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Bagel, Dot Plus Hole, Polo Plate/Stud, Round Nipple with Hole, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (85861)

Home Plate - Tile, Modified 2 x 3 Pentagonal (22385)

Hurts my Eyes Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Vibrant Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - an alternative name for the neon yellow colour

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Inkwell [see also Air Hockey Puck, Nipple, Stamp Spot] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Pin Holder (20482)

Iron [see also Car Seat Back, Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Open Slant, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

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Jason Brick [see also Corner Davros, Corner Travis] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Adjacent (26604)

Jeroend Haar (Netherlands) - Black Minifigure, Hair Tousled with Side Part. Named after Dutch AFOL Jeroend who wears his hair in the same way (87991)

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Kalescale (Australia) - larger LEGO creations. A reference to a contestant of LEGO Masters AU season 1 who liked to build larger creations

Keetorange (Bionicle) [colour] - flame yellowish orange

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Laundrette (UK) - Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side (30414)

Lay-go - how South Australians refer to LEGO

Learner Tile (UK) - Tile 2 x 2 Corner (14719)

Leatherman [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-bricker, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Legistics - the art of transporting LEGO builds from one place to another.

LEN (Germany) - LEGO Eisenbahn-Norm - LEGO Railway Standard for Exhibitions

LURP - Little Ugly Rock Piece (6083)

LGP (Germany) - LEGO geplagter Partner (trans: LEGO Plagued Partner)

Little Dick [see also Dick Brick 3] - Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double (32291)

Loaf of Bread [see also 3D Tombstone, Candy Pieces] - Slope, Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double (49307)

Lowercase R Brick [see also Game Boy Slope, Toilet, Waiter] - Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud (6091)

Luggy (UK) the orange spaceman that was a popular purchase as part of LUGBULK one year

Lumpy Handle - Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends (2540)

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Macro-roni [see also Boindil Boogie, Maxaroni, Thickeroni] - Brick, Round 2 x 2 D. 45 Degree Elbow (65473)

Map Pin - 1L Bar with Tow Ball (22484)

Mata (Bionicle) [colour] - red/blue/green/brown according to BrickLink

Maxaroni [see also Boindil Boogie, Macro-roni, Thickeroni] - Brick, Round 2 x 2 D. 45 Degree Elbow (65473)

Mega Bloks Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Vibrant Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

McToran (Bionicle) - nickname for six McDonalds Happy Meal toys from 2001 depicting Matoran characters

MdJ (Germany) - MOC des Jahres (trans: MOC of the Year)

MdM (Germany) - MOC des Monats (trans: MOC of the Month) - monthly contest at 1000steine.de

Mermaid Curse (Australia) - attempting to build something where others have failed

Metru (Bionicle) [colour] - dark red/blue/green/brown according to BrickLink

MF BURP - Lower Body, Swirling Rocks over Cone with Zigzag/Lightning Indentations (28376*)

MILS [see BILS, SMILS] - Modular Integrated Landscaping System - a building standard

MOC - My Own Creation

MORAST - Mono Rail Standard

Mouse Couch - Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides (23969)

Mouse Hole [see also Slice of Bread, Stadium Tile, Tombstone 2, Tunnel] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended (24246)

Mouse House Door [see also Gift Tag, Heart Piece, Price Tag, Tombstone 1] - Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole (3176)

MRM (Germany) - Minifigure Rights Movement - Movement for Minifig-Rights. Similar to Human Rights. The initiator, Jojo, would like to see certain rights fulfilled for minifigures including: having the hands and hair pieces adjusted correctly; and no painting etc.

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NAFOL [see also NLP, Nofler, SNAIL] - Not A Fan Of LEGO

Nail Saver [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector ] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Ned Kelly (Australia) - Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round). Reminiscent of bushranger Ned Kelly’s helmet (62462)

Nexogon - Plate, Modified 6 x 6 Hexagonal with Pin Hole (27255)

Nexo Slope [see also Cheese with a Roof] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with Cutout without Stud (28192)

Niblet - any 1 x 1 stud piece

Nipple [see also Air Hockey Puck, Inkwell, Stamp Spot] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Pin Holder (20482)

Nipple Block [see also Boobie Brick, Double Ross, Washer-Dryer] - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on Side (11211)

Nipples [see Double Double Jumper] - Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with 2 Studs (Double Jumper) (65509)

NLP [see also NAFOL, Nofler, SNAIL] - non-LEGO person

NLSO [see also WOAFUL] - non-LEGO significant other

Nnenn Brick - Rubber Band / Belt Holder 2 x 4 x 2 1/3 - a tribute to Space Builder Nnenn (41752)

Nofler [see also NAFOL, NLP, SNAIL] - Not a Fan of LEGO. The AFOL equivalent of a Muggle

Non-LEGO-LEGO [see also Tat, Flubber 2] - any LEGO branded product that can’t be used for building

NSFS - Not safe for Sortlug

Nubbies [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Nurdle [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

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Offensive Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Vibrant Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

One Ring, The - Minifigure, Utensil Ring 1 x 1 - introduced in the Lord of the Rings sets (11010)

Open Slant [see also Car Seat Back, Iron, Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Toilet Paper Holder, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Orange Doo-hickey [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Orange Thing [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Puller, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Ornament Tops - Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Lifting Ring Thin (2376)

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Partsies [See Dregsies, Profitses] (Australia) - a variation of a parts draft originally from Melbourne, Australia

Party Hat - Cone Spiral Jagged - Step Drill. Looks like a hat for larger figs (64713)

PCS (Germany) - Puzzling Castle Scapes; a system/standard invented by 1000steine member Cran where small individual modules can be arranged in different ways to create a medieval castle or landscape

Pea Shooter - Projectile Launcher, 1 x 4 Spring Shooter with Light Bluish Gray Top (15301c01)

Peepers - any round tiles with eyes

Photo Safari - an excursion into the real world to take photos with LEGO (often minifigs)

Phuckit Bucket - a container of small parts left over from a set or any parts for which you have no home

Pie - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Quarter (25269)

Pimp Shoe - Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal (49668)

Pinchie [see also Snail Antenna] - Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip (2555) (15712)

Pips 1 [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Round Nipples, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Pips 2 - the studs on a brick

Playground Wheel [see also Drone] - Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Arms Up (98284)

Polo Plate/Stud (UK) [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Bagel, Dot Plus Hole, Hollow Stud, Round Nipple with Hole, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud - reminiscent of the Polo Mint (85861)

Pony Ears - a build technique where a tile or plate is wedged between studs. Named after the use of the technique in the Classic Yellow Castle Set 375/6075

Price Tag [see also Gift Tag, Heart Piece, Mouse House Door, Tombstone 1] - Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole (3176)

Profitsies [see Partsies] - a variation of Partsies where the host declares they are parting a set in order to make a profit

Puller [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Taker Offer, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Pushy Uppy [see also Up Doggie, Upbracket, Upsie] - Any inverted bracket such as (36840) (73825) (99780) (99207)

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Rainbow Build [see also BoLoCs] - a build built from random colours

Ramps [see also Slants, Roof Pieces] - any of the slope bricks

Ray Martin Hair (Australia) - Minifigure, Hair Male. Reminiscent of Australian TV personality Ray Martin’s hair (3901)

Recolours - when an existing part is available in a new colour

Relief Mosaic - a style of mosaic that has contours like a relief map

Rickety Brickety [see also FLEGO] - fake LEGO parts

Rolli Mouse - Mouse with Light Nougat Tail, Black Eyes and Bright Pink Nose Pattern. Named after Markus Rollbühler following a meme built by Ted Andes (35757c01pb01)

Roof Pieces [see also Ramps, Slants] - any of the slope bricks

Rory Brick/Rory/Rories (UK) - Brick 2 x 4. Pseudo rhyming slang - two by foury/Rory (3001)

Ross Brick [see also Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine 1] (UK) - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side. Half a Davros (87087)

Round Nipple with Hole [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Bagel, Dot Plus Hole, Hollow Stud, Polo Plate/Stud, Spot Plus Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (85861)

Round Nipples [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Single, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

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Sam McKnight (Australia) - an infamous Australian LEGO builder who bears an uncanny resemblance to LEGO Certified Professional, Ryan McNaught. Though Sam is a regular exhibitor at Brickvention, he has never actually been seen at the event.

Satellite Dish [see also Flat Boob, Umbrella] - any of the inverted radar dishes

Scooper - Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Pin Hole and Bucket (Catapult) (30275)

Scrambles - loose parts of the floor at an event or store

Scrounge Build - building a set from the parts you already own

SEAFOLs - Self Entitled Adult Fan Of LEGO

Shoe Part [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cheese on a Plate, Cinderella Shoe, Elf Shoe, Slipper, Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

Shoulder Pads - Wedge 2 x 1 x 2/3 (left and right) (29120) and (29119)

Single - [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Spots, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Single Slant [see also Andersen Wedge, Cheese Slope/Wedge, Slanty Thing, Triangle] - Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (54200)

Slice of Bread [see also Mouse Hole, Stadium Tile, Tombstone 2, Tunnel] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended (24246)

Slipper [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cheese on a Plate, Cinderella Shoe, Elf Shoe, Shoe Part, Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout (92946)

Slizer Foot - Technic, Pin Connector 3 x 3 with Axle and 3 Pin Holes (32175)

Slants [see also Ramps, Roof Pieces] - any of the slope bricks

Slanty Thing [see also Andersen Wedge, Cheese Slope/Wedge, Single Slant, Triangle] - Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (54200)

Slugs - any of the Bionicle Kraata (kraata*)

SMILS [see MILS] (Australia) - a Sydney, Australia, variation of the MILS building standard

SMOC - Somebody’s MOC - recreating the work of another person

Smoothie - any piece without studs

Smooths [see also Flats 2, Smoothy Flats] - any tiles

Smoothy Flats [see also Flats 2, Smooths] - any tiles

SNAIL [see also NAFOL, NLP, Nofler] - Someone NOT at All Interested in LEGO

Snail Antenna [see also Pinchie] - Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip (2555)

Snail Clip - Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical (4085*)

Snail Neck - Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1 (3665)

Snail Tail - Slope 33 3 x 1 (4286)

Snail Shell - Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud with Red Spiral Pattern (3960p03)

SNIR (German) - Studs not in a Row

SNOT - Studs Not On Top, a building technique and code word to learn if you are speaking with a true AFOL

Snout Brick - Plate, Modified 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs on Side (99206)

Sofa [see also Baukjes] - any of the 1x panels, including (4865) (23950) and (30413)

Speed Gun [see also Faucet, Water Spicket Thingy] - Tap 1 x 1 (4599*)

Spider Web - Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal (30033)

Spinny Piece [see also Chair Spinner] -Turntable 2 x 2 (3680/3679)

Splat Gear - any of the flower-style gears, including (35442) (35443) and (35446)

Spot Plus Hole [see also Apollo Plate/Stud, Bagel, Dot Plus Hole, Hollow Stud, Polo Plate/Stud, Round Nipple with Hole] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (85861)

Spots [see also Buttons, Candies, Creeters, Dots 1, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Studs] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Stadium Tile [see also Mouse Hole, Slice of Bread, Tombstone 2, Tunnel] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended (24246)

Stafford Brick/Slope/Wedge [see also 1 x 2 Plus Chock, Cheese on a Plate, Cinderella Shoe, Elf Shoe, Shoe Part, Slipper] - Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 cutout. Named after its creator, Mark Stafford (92946)

Stamp Spot [see also Air Hockey Puck, Inkwell, Nipple] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Bar and Pin Holder (20482)

Stud Counter - super serious LEGO train builders

Studs [see also Buttons, Candies, Dots 1, Creeters, Nubbies, Pips 1, Round Nipples, Single, Spots] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 (4073)

Stud Walks into a Bar [see also Espresso Plate / Basket] - Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud (32828)

Sterilite Soup - the substance produced by adding water to the bottom of an unwashed/unsorted bulk lot container. May contain icky bits.

Sword Piece - Antenna 4H - Round Top (3957)

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Table Runner - Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 (99781)

Taker Offer [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Teeth Protector] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Tat (see also Flubber 2, Non-LEGO-LEGO) (UK) - any LEGO branded item that can’t be used for building. Includes LEGO branded/licensed gear - bags, t-shirts, stationery etc

TdM (Germany) - Thema des Monats (trans: Theme of the Month) - A contest called out by a LUG member on a specific theme, e.g. record covers, movie scenes etc.

TdT (Germany) - Thema des Tages (trans: Theme of the Day). Similar to TdM but for specific days, e.g. 4th of July or an anniversary etc.

Tea Stirrer - Bar 12L with 1 x 2 Plate End Hollow Studs and 1 x 1 Round Plate End (99784)

Technic Dick [see also Dick Brick 1] - Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L (32557)

Teeth Protector [see also Brick Protector, Brick Tool, Clicky, De-Bricker, Leatherman, Nail Saver, Nurdle, Orange Doo-hickey, Orange Thing, Puller, Taker Offer] - Brick and Axle separator (96874)

Telephone - Slope, Curved 4 x 1 x 2/3 Double (93273)

Thickeroni [see also Boindil Boogie, Macro-roni, Maxaroni] - Brick, Round 2 x 2 D. 45 Degree Elbow (65473)

Tiger Butt [see also Butthole 2] - Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Flower Edge (5 Petals) in dark pink (24866)

Titan Socket (Bionicle) - Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket and Axle Socket with Rubber Insert (x1192*)

Toilet [see also Game Boy Slope, Lowercase R Brick, Waiter] - Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud (6091)

Toilet Paper Holder [see also Car Seat Back, Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Iron, Open Slant, Toolbox] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Toilet Window - Window 1 x 1 x 2. Name derives from the usage of the part in the Tea Garden Cafe Set 361 (29)

Tombstone 1 [see also Gift Tag, Heart Piece, Mouse House Door, Price Tag] - Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole (3176)

Tombstone 2 [see also Mouse Hole, Slice of Bread, Stadium Tile, Tunnel] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended (24246)

Toothpaste [colour] - the light aqua colour as it’s reminiscent of a brand of toothpaste

Toolbox [see also Car Seat Back, Cement Spreader, Handle 1, Handle Bar, Iron, Open Slant, Toilet Paper Holder] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle (2432)

Toxic Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Vibrant Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

Travis Brick [see also Dalek Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides. Named after Travis Kunce who liked it so much he had a tattoo of the brick (4733)

Tray Piece [see also Flagpole Stand 2] - Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud (18674)

Triangle [see also Andersen Wedge, Cheese Slope/Wedge, Single Slant, Slanty Thing] - Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (54200)

TSL (Germany) - Tausend Steine Land - the former main exhibition of the 1000steine LUG

Tumble Dryer [see also Ross, Washing Machine 1] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side (87087)

Tunnel [see also Mouse Hole, Slice of Bread, Stadium Tile, Tombstone 2] - Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended (24246)

Two-fer - Brick 1 x 2 (3004)

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Umbrella [see also Flat Boob, Satellite Dish] - any of the inverted radar dishes

Up Doggie [see also Pushy Uppy, Upbracket, Upsie] - Any inverted bracket such as (36840) (73825) (99780) (99207)

Upbracket [see also Pushy Uppy, Up Doggie, Upsie] - Any inverted bracket such as (36840) (73825) (99780) (99207)

Uppy Downy Piece - any hinge brick

Upsie [see also Pushy Uppy, Up Doggie, Upbracket] - Any inverted bracket such as (36840) (73825) (99780) (99207)

Upslopes [see Downslopes] - regular slopes of any size

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Vent [see also Grill] - Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille (2412)

Vibrant Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Violent Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

Violent Yellow [see also Highlighter Yellow, Hurts My Eyes Yellow, Mega Bloks Yellow, Offensive Yellow, Toxic Yellow, Vibrant Yellow] [colour] - alternative name for the neon yellow colour

VSM (Germany) - Visible Studs Movement - a group of AFOLs who promote building with traditional building techniques and not covering every stud with a tile

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Waiter [see also Game Boy Slope, Lowercase R Brick, Toilet] - Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud (6091)

Wash Board - Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4 (2873)

Washer-dryer [see also Boobie Brick, Double Ross, Nipple Block] - Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on Side (11211)

Washing Machine 1 [see also Ross, Tumble Dryer] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side (87087)

Washing Machine 2 [see also Erling Brick] - Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight (4070)

Water Spicket Thingy [see also Faucet, Speed Gun] - Tap 1 x 1 (4599*)

WOAFOL (pronounced: Woeful) [see also NLSO] - Widow/er of AFOL (non-AFOL partner of an AFOL)

Wrenches - Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw - Cut Edges and Hole on Side (48729b)

Wrong Way Snail - Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip) (6019)

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Y

Y Joint (Bionicle) - Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Open Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes (32174)

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