Warpfart

Warpfart is a fictional propulsion trope describing a sudden release of energy that creates a localized warp field around a vehicle or entity, allowing brief faster-than-light movement or abrupt repositioning. The term blends "warp" (as in warp drive) with "fart" as a humorous diminutive.

The term emerged in informal online communities and parody works as a humorous label for a wacky or improvised propulsion method. It is not used in serious science fiction canon but appears in memes, fan fiction, and playful dialogue.

Different authors treat warpfart differently; some describe a gas-like exhaust producing a warp bubble that shifts the vehicle's position through spacetime; others present it as a comedic misfire with unpredictable effects or explosions. Because it is fictional, there is no standardized explanation; the emphasis is on satire or quick plot movement rather than rigorous physics.

Critics and readers generally treat warpfart as a tongue-in-cheek trope, useful for humor, parody, or lighthearted action; it is rarely used in hard sci-fi.

Related topics include warp drive concepts and science fiction propulsion tropes.