Thokks

Thokks is a term used in speculative fiction and related media to denote a variety of otherwise unrelated concepts. There is no single, canonical definition of thokks, and its meaning is determined by the work in which it appears. The word's origin within fiction is not standardized, and some commentators regard it as a deliberately vague neologism chosen for its sonic impact.

In different works, thokks may refer to one of several things. In several science fiction settings, thokks are described as a dense, energy-rich mineral or ore used to power advanced propulsion, weapons, or reactors. In other settings, thokks designate a type of living entity—often a sapient or semi-sapient organism associated with a particular planet or ecosystem. In yet other contexts, thokks function as a unit of measure or a descriptor for intensity, magnitude, or force within a fictional physics or magic system. Some creators treat thokks as a currency, symbolizing scarcity and value in a trading economy.

Because thokks lack a fixed definition, the term acts as a flexible world-building element. Writers and game designers can reuse the term to evoke a sense of novelty or to imply unknown power, risk, or wealth without prescribing a single universal meaning. As a result, thokks appear across a broad spectrum of genres and narrative voices.