Glossary

Bubbly- adj. This term is used in Uglies to describe the sense of adrenaline experienced by Uglies after doing "tricks" or other acts of breaking the rules.  E.g. "That was an awesome trick! I'm feeling so bubbly right now!"

Pretty Making - This term is used whenever a socially acceptable thing is done by a Pretty. This expression often has to do with cosmetic changes that a Pretty receives. E.g. "Wow that tattoo is totally Pretty Making"

Rusty - A word that refers to the humans of the old age, before the operation was invented. These humans were very destructive and were the benchmark of what not to do in society. A Rusty is just one human however when the word "Rusties" was used, it was often used to describe the entire Rusty society. E.g. The Ruins are full of Rusty machines of destruction"

The Smoke - A small town established by a couple of runaway Pretties, that oppose the government and the operation. The Smoke was later destroyed by Specials, but they soon rebounded and created "The New Smoke". E.g. "I don't want to be Pretty! I'm going to The Smoke"

Specials - Group of highly trained Pretties, that act as police and enforce crime. They have a distinct intimidating face to scare all of their victims. The Specials were the ones behind the burning of The Smoke.
E.g. "The Specials destroyed the Old Smoke, but now the Smokies have set-up a place called The New Smoke!