The inhabitants of the New Republic commonly used the abbreviated term Vong to refer to the Yuuzhan Vong species. Conversely, within Yuuzhan Vong society, the word "Vong" was a derogatory label, signifying rejection by both deities and familial relations.
Anakin Solo, during a conversation with Vua Rapuung on Yavin 4, employed this term without realizing its specific connotations. Vua then clarified the term's meaning to Anakin and strongly advised against its future use, emphasizing the gravity of the offense it caused.