A literary element that, at first, seems to have no purpose but is later revealed to be important to the plot. This is commonly thought of as a parallel of foreshadowing, but it is more properly interpreted as "do not include any unnecessary elements in a story."
The return of Carmelita Spats in The Slippery Slope after her seemingly unnecessary appearance in The Austere Academy is an example of Chekhov's gun.
"One must not put a loaded rifle on the stage if no one is thinking of firing it." -Anton Chekhov
"One must not put a loaded rifle on the stage if no one is thinking of firing it." -Anton Chekhov
by Rising_Rose January 17, 2010
a dance in drill music (uk rap) that has you lifting your shoulders left, right, left, right, left right, left, right. however, if you do this on certain streets in london you could get shanked.
Isaiah: have you heard that new song by russ? gun lean?
Abdul: yeah, it's cold. just don't do the dance up north london.
Isaiah: why?
Abdul: you'll get dipped in a second
Isiah: oh
Abdul: yeah, it's cold. just don't do the dance up north london.
Isaiah: why?
Abdul: you'll get dipped in a second
Isiah: oh
by derpsderps January 13, 2019
by Soheilstar December 15, 2017
To possess large arms; when one's arms are particularly large.... for instance after lifting weights. Derived from the word "guns" (or arms).
Tamara: "Nick, where have been all fukkin' day?"
Nick: "Chill out, big girl. I've been pumpin' some iron."
Tamara: "I can tell. You look all gunned up, you handsome devil."
Nick: "Chill out, big girl. I've been pumpin' some iron."
Tamara: "I can tell. You look all gunned up, you handsome devil."
by stockman09 August 16, 2007
by Monstaslaya May 21, 2017
Having a boner
Waking up beside you I'm a loaded gun. I can't contain this anymore I'm all yours. I've got no control
by hoe101 November 08, 2014
A song by the Gorillaz. One of the most underrated songs on Demon Days, it is my favorite song of all time. I'm surprised that a great amount of people don't love it, because I think the lyrics and the guitar that comes in is so sick. Bottom line, a great song that doesn't get much recognition, and I think it would make a great music video.
by Big Dogs December 12, 2005