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mamihlapinatapei

A word in the Fuegian language of Tierra del Fuego in extreme southern South America (in both Chile and Argentina). Holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for "most succinct word".
The word mamihlapinatapei means "a look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that neither one wants to start"
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the real magilla

Used similarly to "the real McCoy". Means it's genuine, an original, a true type, "The One&Only".
Possibly referring to an old cartoon character named Magilla Gorilla of Hanna-Barbera fame.
"I'm telling you, that's the real magilla of the Millennium Falcon from the movies!"
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Marillion

I'm going to see Marillion in concert!
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Cpt. MacMillan

"If it isn't Scottish, it's crap." - Cpt. MacMillan
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Mamihlapinatapei

(Yagan, an indigenous language of Tierra del Fuego): The wordless yet meaningful look shared by two people who desire to initiate something, but are both reluctant to start.
Neither of you has mustered the courage to make a move, yet. Hands haven’t been placed on knees; you’ve not kissed. But you’ve both conveyed enough to know that it will happen soon… very soon, you've got mamihlapinatapei!
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manillapilled

Having the most normal/standard opinion on a topic. In reference to manilla folders and envelopes being the standard issue quality and color of their respective items.
Person 1: What's your favorite food?
Person 2: I don't know. Cheeseburgers?
Person 1: That's a manillapilled take.
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Cpt. MacMillan

One of the coolest snipers on any game, could possibly shoot an enemy in the head at 1,000 yards, also has one of the best scottish accents on a game, despite being a crack-shot with a sniper, it's Price who "assasinates" Zahkaev (he blows off his arm)
"Too much radiation, we'll havta go arown"-Cpt. MacMillan
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