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Altair Syndrome

A term given to any character in a video game who inexplicably dies by simply touching the water despite them being able to accomplish many other amazing feats.

The name is taken from the character Altair in Assassin's Creed who, despite being a trained assassin who can leap from 50 foot towers into hay and survive, cannot swim and dies from going to deep into the water.

Often used as a cheap way to stop players accessing certain areas by game developers, similar to the invisible wall.
John Marston (Red Dead Redemption) - Brilliant with a gun, managed to take on entire gangs and the Mexican army by himself, cannot swim and dies in waist deep water - Altair syndrome

Eddie Riggs (Brutal Legend) - Guitar playing, axe wielding, half demon roadie who lead an army to defeat an demon emperor of a heavy metal based land. Similar problem to John Marston - Altair Syndrome

Batman (Arkham City) - He's batman, do I even need to explain this - Altair syndrome
by Xaero Tolerance March 21, 2012
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Moe Alta

A terrorist who snorts chalk, Gatorade, smokes paper and eats markers. Also known for keeping his shirt consistently dirty and being excessively low on cash.
Jack: Yo! Thomas have you heard about Moe Alta?

Thomas: Ew, that's the kid who got left behind at Tim Horton's right?
Jack: Yep.
Thonmas: That kid smells like eggs.
by Qintar Lynn June 5, 2018
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altamash

Who is the Altamash of that film?
Altamash, the hero of every gig
Altamash, I love you! You ma hero!!!
by kukkar22 April 5, 2014
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AltF4

Key combination used to trick people into closing web programs.
Yo man! Hit AltF4 to see my website!
MOTHER FU-.
by BryanC September 10, 2005
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Altaaf

A handsome and attractive guy that is almost TOO attractive. This type of person is usually the best in all competiom type activities and excels in all fields. An Altaaf is usually in the field of engineering and chemical sciences.
Wow, John can be such an Altaaf sometimes.
by TheDeeefiner February 19, 2017
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altacocker

Yiddish word for old fart, or old guy.
After being stuck behind a small car going 20 on a 45 mph road. I said to my passenger in the car, "Fricken Altacocker!"
by Jennifart April 23, 2007
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Alta

An extremely intelligent and caring "young' woman.
Alta is a great example of a terrific person
by neekslap February 4, 2010
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