English

Proper noun

Darth

1. (humorous) Used as a title or name for an evil person.
   • 2000, David G. Messerschmitt, Understanding Networked Applications: A First Course (textbook), Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, ISBN 978-1-55860-537-4, page 400:

     Consider the threat of an evil hacker, Darth, who can not only eavesdrop on your network connection but also alter the messages that are sent.

   • 2000, Antonio J. Mendez and Malcolm McConnell, The Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA, HarperCollins (2000), ISBN 9780060957919, page 186:

     […] glaring malevolently across his desk at me in the manner that had earned him the nickname “Darth” among his elite cadre of audio penetration officers.

   • 2005, John Illig, Pacific Dream: A Pacific Crest Trail Through-Hike, Elderberry Press, ISBN 978-1-932762-37-2, page 74:

     The evil Darth Leonard steals the formula and a young couple must get it back (real life Ward Leonard is a legendary recluse who has hiked the Appalachian Trail something like 20-30 times).

   • 1977 May 25, George Lucas, Star Wars, 20th Century Fox:

     Ben: You can't win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

See also

• Darth Vader