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!”

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"

by DictionaryDecimator July 6, 2024

Cheka

A person who is very unstable, will always use the victim card, maximum delulu energy and has low IQ even if they have stayed in college of seven years.

I had a friend in college who was very cheka and was always thirsty for cosplayers who would never give her the time of day.

by Moi Mc Coy March 26, 2024

chekita'd

To roast a gaslight a coward with

public humiliation..

Did you see Wendall get chekita'd on the block

by RabzJabz December 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."

by CherryBlossom91 March 23, 2025

Chekhabaredigeh

“Tell me what the hell is good already”

Hey Jackson, it’s been a while, Chekhabaredigeh?

by PrimetimeRy January 27, 2026

Chekhabaredigeh

A very informal and friendly way of asking someone what's new, however it is more so used in times to say "Tell me already what the hell is going on."

Hey there Jackson, it's been a while, Chekhabaredigeh?

by PrimetimeRy January 30, 2026