Smash Bros Lexicon

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'''Smash Bros Lexicon''' refers to terminology colloquially used in conversations involving [[Super Smash Bros]]. Often such phrases are invented during play.
'''Smash Bros Lexicon''' refers to terminology colloquially used in conversations involving [[Super Smash Bros]]. Often such phrases are invented during play.
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== "Losing Stock" ==
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"Losing Stock" refers to real life events in which a person has been hurt badly - similar to actually losing one stock in a game of smash. For example, doing poorly on an exam might constitute the loss of a stock,  or breaking your foot might be considered a loss of several stock.
== Nintendo Physics ==
== Nintendo Physics ==
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== Space Animals ==
== Space Animals ==
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Possibly coined by [[Terry]]. Refers to Fox and Falco, the two Cornerians from the Star Fox series, and their very similar arsonal of attacks, such as laser guns and shining.
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A popular nickname for Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi taken from the [http://www.smashboards.com] Smash Brothers Community Forums. A reference to how Fox and Falco are animals that come from space. Generally used for its cuteness.
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== Spamming ==
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In itself, a reference to e-mail spam. Spamming in Smash Brothers lexicon refers to a repetitive use of a single attack as an effective fighting style or strategy.
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* Andy spamming Falco's Falcofire attack.
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* Jeremy spamming Donkey Kong's charge up punch.
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* Brett spamming Yoshi's roll attack and butt stomp attack.
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* Jamie spamming Roy's F-smash and Neutral-B
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* Terry spamming the Knee
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* Tanner spamming Link's whirlwind attack
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* Raz spamming the pills
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* Taj spamming Young Link's D-air
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* Jim spamming the Captain Falcon elbow
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* Rizky spamming turnips and the Dsmash with Peach
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* Everyone spamming Fair with ganon
== Swords ==
== Swords ==
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This describes a situation in which two or more players have chosen Link, Young Link, Marth or Roy, and also refers generally to this set of sword users. Because of their range and power of attack, this is often indicative of a difficult fight.
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This describes a situation in which two or more players have chosen Link, Young Link, Marth or Roy, and also refers generally to this set of sword users. Because of their range and power of attack, this is often indicative of a difficult fight. Often used disparaginly by those who don't use 'Swords Characters'.

Revision as of 21:55, 22 January 2006

Smash Bros Lexicon refers to terminology colloquially used in conversations involving Super Smash Bros. Often such phrases are invented during play.

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"Losing Stock"

"Losing Stock" refers to real life events in which a person has been hurt badly - similar to actually losing one stock in a game of smash. For example, doing poorly on an exam might constitute the loss of a stock, or breaking your foot might be considered a loss of several stock.

Nintendo Physics

Possibly coined by Jeremy (illustrating his love of both Nintendo and Physics). The implied set of physical laws that govern the Smash Bros universe, similar to those in other Nintendo games. This includes very low gravity and the ability to exert downward force by flipping one's body.

Space Animals

A popular nickname for Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi taken from the [1] Smash Brothers Community Forums. A reference to how Fox and Falco are animals that come from space. Generally used for its cuteness.

Spamming

In itself, a reference to e-mail spam. Spamming in Smash Brothers lexicon refers to a repetitive use of a single attack as an effective fighting style or strategy.

Examples include:

  • Andy spamming Falco's Falcofire attack.
  • Jeremy spamming Donkey Kong's charge up punch.
  • Brett spamming Yoshi's roll attack and butt stomp attack.
  • Jamie spamming Roy's F-smash and Neutral-B
  • Terry spamming the Knee
  • Tanner spamming Link's whirlwind attack
  • Raz spamming the pills
  • Taj spamming Young Link's D-air
  • Jim spamming the Captain Falcon elbow
  • Rizky spamming turnips and the Dsmash with Peach
  • Everyone spamming Fair with ganon

Swords

This describes a situation in which two or more players have chosen Link, Young Link, Marth or Roy, and also refers generally to this set of sword users. Because of their range and power of attack, this is often indicative of a difficult fight. Often used disparaginly by those who don't use 'Swords Characters'.

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