Neopian Dictionary
Welcome to the Neopian Dictionary! Here, you can find definitions and explanations
for all those strange Neopian words that have been puzzling you. Some of the words
here were invented by the Neopets Team; others were created by players and have stuck
around because they're so useful. From Meepits to MPETs and from RI to restocking,
we're here to explain them all!
There are 46 matching terms.
Plot
[plɒt] - noun
An important event that in some way changes the course of Neopian history. Plots can involve puzzles, Battledoming, Flash game tasks and other challenges, as well as a specially drawn comic that follows the effect players' actions are having on Neopia.
Example Usage:
"Has anyone figured out how to complete the new step of the plot?"
Category: Events
Prize Shop
[pɹaɪz ʃɒp] - noun
A display of prizes offered to players who've completed a plot, game tournament or other special task, allowing them to pick which prize(s) they want. The more effort a player has put into the plot or event, the more and better prizes they will be able to obtain from the prize shop.
Example Usage:
"I can't wait to see what they'll put in the prize shop for this plot! Do you think they'll make a bobblehead that looks like that one villain?"
Category: Events
Random Event
['ɹændəm ɪv'ɛnt] - noun
A message that pops up unpredictably while browsing the site, usually with the heading "Something has Happened!" Random Events may give or take away Neopoints or items, or cause changes to happen to your Neopets; however, many of them are just amusing snapshots of Neopian life (such as "A Shoyru whizzes past your head").
Example Usage:
"The Random Event I got this morning took away 5,000 NP! It hasn't been a very lucky day..."
See Also: Random Event Guide
Category: Events
RE
[aːɹiː] - noun
Abbreviation of "Random Event". A message that pops up unpredictably while browsing the site, usually with the heading "Something has Happened!" Random Events may give or take away Neopoints or items, or cause changes to happen to your Neopets; however, many of them are just amusing snapshots of Neopian life (such as "A Shoyru whizzes past your head").
Example Usage:
"That's the third event I've had this morning! Am I walking around with an RE magnet strapped to my back today or something?"
See Also: Random Event Guide
Category: Events
RoDS
noun
1) Abbreviation of "Return of Dr. Sloth", a Neopets plot which ran in 2008.
2) Abbreviation of "Return of Dr. Sloth", a Trading Card Game set released in 2004.
Example Usage:
"1) I hated the mods step of RoDS."
"2) I pulled a really rare card from the RoDS set!"
See Also: The Return of Dr. Sloth Plot Summary
Category: Events
RoS
[aːɹoʊɛs] - noun
Abbreviation for "Return of (Doctor) Sloth". The plot that followed events on Kreludor and the Virtupets Space Station in Year Ten. Infamous for its very hard cryptography puzzles.
Not to be confused with the Shockwave game The Return of the Return of Doctor Sloth.
Example Usage:
"I like a good puzzle plot, but if it gets as hard as the RoS coded messages I might have to curl up and gibber for a while."
See Also: The Return of Doctor Sloth
Category: Events
SHH
[ɛsɛɪtʃeɪtʃ] - noun
An abbreviation of the words "Something Has Happened!" that appear at the top of Random Events. The weird and wonderful events that happen while browsing the site.
Example Usage:
"I just got my third SHH today! I guess I'm having a lucky day."
See Also: Random Event Guide
Category: Events
SOTAC
noun
Abbreviation for "Secret Order of the Altador Cup", the most famous ASG in the Altador Cup.
Example Usage:
"What team did SOTAC go to this year?"
Category: Events
SRR
noun
Abbreviation of "Single Round Robin", a format of the Altador Cup where each team plays each other once.
Example Usage:
"This year's Cup is using SRR + finals."
Category: Events
Style Showdown
[staɪəl ʃoʊːdaʊn] - noun
A Neopia-wide fashion show. Players are invited to dress up their Neopets according to the theme of the event (past themes have included "Ready for Adventure" and "Masked in Mystery"). There are prizes for the best outfits, as chosen by the Neopets Team.
Not to be confused with the weekly Customisation Contest, which has no theme and gives out only trophies.
Example Usage:
"I spent 99k on this hat just to complete my Techo's Style Showdown outfit! Hope it catches the judges' eye..."
Category: Events
TFR
[tiːɛfaː] - noun
Abbreviation for "The Faeries' Ruin". A plot that took place in Year Twelve. It followed events after Neopia's Faeries were turned into statues, and featured popular heroes Hanso and Brynneth.
Example Usage:
"I really enjoyed the twists and turns the story took in TFR. I never would have expected who the real villain turned out to be!"
See Also: The Faeries' Ruin
Category: Events
ToW
[tiːoʊdʌbəljuː] - noun
Abbreviation of "Tale of Woe". The Year 8 plot that followed events in a small Haunted Woods village, featuring Gilly the plucky little Usul and Bruno the mutated Gelert. Fondly remembered for its frustrating-but-fun process-of-elimination puzzles involving potions.
Example Usage:
"There were too many individual activities in the latest plot. I'd like to see more of a return to ToW's community solving spirit."
See Also: Tale of Woe
Category: Events
TVW
[tiː viː ˈdʌbljuː] - noun
Abbreviation of the Void Within plot, which took place in Year Twenty-Six.
Example Usage:
"TVW lasted much longer than a usual plot."
See Also: The Void Within
Category: Events
Usukicon
[uː'suːkiːkɒn] - noun
An annual celebration of Usuki Dolls. Although all that normally happens is the creation of some new Usukis, the Neopedia describes Usukicon as a festival where Usuki fans can show off their collections and socialise.
Example Usage:
"This rare Usuki was only sold during last year's Usukicon."
Category: Events
War
[wɔː] - noun
A plot involving a large element of Battledome fighting, against a range of powerful challengers. Some players believe this term should only be used to refer to a Battledome plot with two distinct teams, such as Hannah and the Ice Caves.
Example Usage:
"I'm hoarding codestones in my Safety Deposit Box. We haven't had a war in a while, so I'm hoping there'll be one soon and the prices will shoot up."
Category: Events
Winter Starlight Festival
['wɪntə 'stɑːlaɪt 'fɛstɪvəl ] - noun
An annual event in the Month of Celebrating, in which Neopians enjoy the beauty and excitement of winter. It includes the holiday known as the Day of Giving.
Example Usage:
"Don't forget to visit the Winter Starlight Festival!"
Category: Events
