The Ozian Glossararium is a chapter in Wicked: The Grimmerie that details a list of words used by the citizens of Oz. It features lingo used throughout the musical Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz.
Ancient Ozian Dialect (AOD)[]
This dialect is mostly obsolete in Oz.
- Battering Ramikin (noun) [BAT-er-ing RAM-uk-kin] - Origins unknown, possibly modification of kitchen implements dragooned for martial purposes, such as a large container for cake mix. An instrument used to break down doors, which was used by the guards at the Wizard's Palace while they were pursuing Elphaba. (Act I, Scene 14)
- Braverism (noun) [BRAV-er-ism] - Bravo! meaning "better you than me". Quality of courage that can reach raving proportions. During the song "Thank Goodness", Madame Morrible addressed the citizens of Oz with a falsified account of what happened the day Elphaba and Glinda met with the Wizard. She used this word in reference to Glinda's actions while supposedly being confronted by Elphaba. (Act II, Scene 1)
- Confusifying (adjective) [con-PHEW-zuh-fie-ing] - Back formation from AOD conphew, term for the sound of a head being scratched. Being so perplexing and unfathomable. (Act I, Scene 1)
- Decipherate (verb) [duh-SY-fer-ate] - Term for reading ancient runes and natural phenomena, predating the Clock of the Time Dragon. To be able to read and thereby cast a spell. (Act 1, Scene 13)
- Definish (adjective) [DEAF-innish) - Derived from feh, old Ozian expression of ambivalence. Equivocatory affirmation, falling between definite and not so definitive. (Act I, Scene 2)
- Despondiary (adjective) [de-SPON-dee-airy] - From despondree = depressed diary. A condition of being in the dumps so much that you fill your diary with awful doodles of black storm clouds and frowning faces. (Act II, Scene 9)
- Grimmerie (noun) [GRIM-er-ee] - From ancient mythology. Also known as the Ancient Book of Thaumaturgy and Enchantments. The tome of spells first used by Elphaba, subsequently bequeathed to Glinda. (Act I, Scene 6)
- Swankified (adjective) [SWANK-uh-fied] - From the ancient Swanks, a northern people marked by their impeccable taste in clothing and well-appointed houses. 1. Made to look fancier or cooler than it actually is. 2. Gussied-up. (Act II, Scene 5)
New Modernist Ozian (NMO)[]
Typically spoken around the Emerald City and Shiz University.
- Degreenify (verb) [De-GREEN-if-eye] - To bleach of all verdant hues. (Act I, Scene 4)
- Demanderating (adjective) [duh-MAND-er-ating] - Doubly difficult, especially in terms of witchcraft. (Act I, Scene 4)
- Devastrated (adjective) - [DEV-uh-stray-ted] - Made to feel very sad. (Act I, Scene 9)
- Discoverate (verb) [disc-COV-er-ate] - Derived from AOD discos, secret meeting places for Ozian dance fanatics, banned by the Wizard. To reveal in a highly dramatic fashion. (Act II, Scene 3)
- Disturberance (noun) [dis-TURB-er-ants] - Nonce-term for the picnic-ruining Disturber Ants, commonly found in lower Munchkinland. Loud or upsetting hubbub. (Act I, Scene 4)
- Galindafied (adjective) [Guh-LIN-da-fied] - Early name of Glinda. 1. Undergoing a makeover process that became incredibly popular after the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West. 2. Made to look pretty and perfect, sometimes at the expense of one's true feelings. (Act I, Scene 8)
- Gratitution (noun) [grat-ih-TOO-shun] - Expression of thanks so strong, the speaker makes up a word on the spot. Feeling of thankfulness. (Act I, Scene 6)
- Linguification (noun) [LING-whiff-feh-cajun] - Academic jargon. 1. A field of study, principally taught at Shiz University, that involves the thrilling pursuit of philology: etymology, usage, and neologism. 2. The least popular classes at Shiz (Act I, Scene 2)
- Outuendo (noun) [OUT-you-end-oh] - Extension of out, you! a colloquial exclamation at hearing some really juicy gossip. Rumor mongering that's even more insidious and outrageous than innuendo. (Act I, Scene 1)
- Ozmopolitan (adjective) [oz-mah-PAUL-ittan] - Used in urban centers mostly by snobs. 1. Term of utmost trendiness, especially used by Emerald City dwellers to indicate up-to-the-minute niftiness and worldiness. 2. Term of disparagement for Ozians in less developed parts of the country, denoting pretentiousness and snootiness. (Act I, Scene 12)
- Surreptitially (adjective) [sir-rep-TISH-uh-lee] - Onomatopoeic construction from the sound of Munchkinlanders moving about quietly: "surrep, surrep..." In a manner marked by sneakiness that may or may not involve sneakers. (Act II, Scene 1)
- Wickedest (adjective) [WIK-uh-dissed] - wiccen + dissed; insult sorceress. 1. Superlative form of "wicked," denotes a state of utmost badness or malevolency. 2. Among some more advanced thinkers, following the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West, it became a term indicating coolness or intensity. (Act I, Scene 1)
- Wizomaniac (noun) [whiz-oh-MAIN-ee-ack] - From Emerald City showbiz. Die-hard fan of Wizomania, the smash hit Emerald City extravaganza about the Wonderful Wizard of Oz; some Wiz-o-maniacs have been known to see the show a dozen times! They are also to be found mobbing the stage door for the performers. (Act 1, Scene 12)
Universal Ozian (UO)[]
The lingua franca of Oz, perfectly intelligible from East to West and North to South.
- Clandestinedly (adjective) [clan-DESTINED-lee] - From clan or family, and destined or meant to be. Secretly to avoid being caught. During the song "Popular", Galinda used this word to express her belief that Elphaba secretly desired to be popular despite her reservations about it. (Act I, Scene 7)
- Congratulotions (noun) [cun-grach-you-LO-shuns] - Combined form of ancient congrats, small rodents prone to effusive praise, and u-lotion, Ozian skin-care product. A somewhat unctuous form of public approval. (Act II, Scene 1)
- Disgusticified (adjective) [dis-GUST-tiss-e-fied] - Derived from AOD dissing someone with gusto. A state of being beyond grossed out. (Act I, Scene 3)
- Disrespectation (noun) [dis-ree-speck-TAY-shun] - Insult that comes as a surprise, undermining one's expectation. (Act II, Scene 3)
- Encouragerize (verb) [en-CUR-ridge-er-ize] - From AOD for curs, or brave mutts. To imbue with bravery. (Act I, Scene 6)
- Festivating (verb) [FEST-uh-vay-ting] - To party raucously and with reckless abandon. (Act II, Scene 9)
- Hideoteous (adjective) [hid-ee-OH-tee-us] - Coinage from Shiz students shopping in the school store. So offensive to the eye, it's just plain odious. (Act I, Scene 6)
- Horrendible (adjective) [hor-REND-ih-bull] - So horrible one doesn't know whether to tear it up or eat it. (Act II, Scene 2)
- Manifestorium (noun) [man-uh-fest-OR-ee-um] - Derived from an infestation of strange manners. Outward sign of indication of something innate. Tricky word to use with absolute certainty, since interior and exterior don't always match up. (Act I, Scene 14)
- Moodified (adjective) [MOO-duh-fied] - From depressed cows. Grumpy, melancholic, and given to unpredictable swings in attitude. (Act 1, Scene 10)
- Rejoicify (verb) [re-JOYCE-if-eye] - Origin of Joyce unclear; maybe a friend of Dorothy. Celebrate not once, but several times (Act I, Scene 1)
- Scandalocious (adjective) [scan-duh-LOH-shus] - Delectable misbehavior. So bad it's good! (Act I, Scene 5)
- Thrillifying (adjective) [THRILL-uh-fy-ing] - Very exciting. (Act 1, Scene 9)