A Chakobsa term, the language of the Fremen people in Frank Herbert's Dune book series, that translates to "The Voice from the Outer World". The term refers to a visitor from another planet who would lead the Fremen to paradise, a prophecy implanted by the Bene Gesserit witches to control the Fremen. Paul Atreides / Paul Muad'Dib takes up the title in the first book in the series.
He knows our ways as if born to them, he must be the Lisan Al-Gaib!
Background: A phrase used in the movie "Dune: Part Two" meaning "Off-World Prophet" or "Messiah". It was chanted each time Paul Atreides had proven himself in his role as their savior.
Meaning: In pop culture, it is used to describe someone who is, in that moment, at their peak.
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone'swords of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.
Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.