Chekov's Army 

A situation where everything or almost everything is important or a clue to something else.
Like the Chekov's Gun, but a lot bigger.

I remember when people didn't treat FNAF like a Chekov's Army.

Chekov's Army by Temmie Attano November 12, 2016

Chekov’s Chekov

When famous Russian playwright Anton Chekov is featured as a background character in the beginning of a film, just to be the most important aspect of the climax later on, or a twist villain.

this concept is purely theoretical and has never been seen

(example of a possible Chekov’s Chekov)
Protagonist: “please, have mercy!”
Antagonist: “it’s over, you cannot fight anymore”
Protagonist: “wait… is that… ANTON CHEKOV???”
Chekov: “and I have a gun”
Antagonist: “NOOOOOO”
Chekov: “looks like the only useless element in this movie is ABOUT TO BE YOU!”

Chekov’s Chekov by Somy91 December 16, 2023

Chekov's Gun 

The principle that every element introduced in a story should be necessary and used later.

"When it was said in Chapter one that Timmy's hamster used to only eat the tail fur of the Namaqua chameleon found in Southwestern areas of Namib desert. I knew it was Chekov's gun waiting to go off"

Chekov's Gun by DictionaryDecimator July 6, 2024

Chekov's Dehydration Gun 

If something is introduced at the start of a movie/game/TV show/episode that can easily handle the main conflict, chances are that it will never be used for that purpose.

This is named after a massive freak out Schaffrillas Productions had in his "Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate" review after Megamind stops the Go Fish Gang using the Dehydration Gun, but he didn't use it on the titular Doom Syndicate, even though the plot would've been wrapped up much quicker with it.

"The movie never says that the villains' powers are preventing them from being stopped by a simple gun!" "That, sir, is what we call a Chekov's Dehydration Gun."

Chekov's Dehydration Gun by CherryBlossom91 March 23, 2025

Chekov another name on the list 

What da Starship Enterprise officer performing role-call tells da fellow crewmember doing da tally-sheet when their youngest official shows up as instructed.

Spock: Our Russian-youth officer should be here about now --- ahhh, there he is walking in the door now, Scotty --- Chekov another name on the list.
Scott: Aye-aye, Mr. Spock.

Chekov another name on the list by QuacksO August 11, 2025

A Chekov 

1). Someone who screams way too much (TOS definition)

2.) A young person who is very intelligent (ST:XI definition)

Both definitions are based off of the Star Trek character of Ensign Pavel Chekov, USS Enterprise navigator.

1.) "Didi you see him during that scary movie? He was being such a Chekov. I couldn't hear right the rest of the night.

2.) That kid's a real Chekov. He's got a 4.0 grade in advanced physics.

A Chekov by WannabeRomulan August 14, 2010

Hanny Banny Chekolet 

When referring to a lover or a spouse. Mainly used among Ethiopians and Eritreans. 🍯🐰🍫

You are my hanny banny chekolet.

You wish you had my hanny banny Chekolet.

Hanny Banny Chekolet by Kitfo August 7, 2016