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Name of the M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) deveoloped by Fabrique Nationalie.

Also named SAW as it wasdeveloped as part of the Squad Automatic Weapon project to find a suitable light machinegun for use in infantry teams.

The prototype designation was XM-249. The M249 is used by US troops mainly, but is also replacing the SA80LSW as the british infantry light support weapon.

Called largly teh SAW by US troops and Minimi by UK troops.
"Get that Minimi set up on the 3rd floor, east side, that way you can get good field of fire on the square"
"Yes sir, 249, east side, 3rd floor, overlooking the square"
Minimi by MarineJulio June 6, 2004
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The other two definitions are correct, but omit the origin of the term. It was originally "mini-mittreilleuse" (not sure of spelling on that), a French neologism meaning "small machinegun". It's a 5.56mm weapon that fires the same NATO standard rifle ammo as the M16. It is normally fed from 200-rd belts, but can also accept 30-rd M16 magazines.
The Minimi is not a popular weapon because it is prone to malfunctions and the 5.56mm projectiles don't penetrate much in an urban environment.
minimi by Kimo1 September 1, 2007
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Also used by the Canadian Forces as a squad support weapon and designated the C9.
"I need two C9s in the tower"
minimi by Narcissus April 18, 2005

Emperor Harperius Mandatorius Minimus 

See: Stephen Harper

Self-appointed Emperor of Canada, keeper of the mystic scrolls of heroin-addicted logic, promoter of private prisons in Canada, destroyer of nations...STARTING WITH OUR OWN!
While telling the Canadian people that he does NOT support private prisons, Emperor Harperius Mandatorius Minimus is deliberately laying down all of the groundwork to make a Canadian prison-industrial complex a reality.

Building prisons without criminals to fill them, and then creating enough statutes to criminalize enough people to make those prisons profitable...despite the cost to Canada and it's people.

MINIMIND 

MINIMIND - I KNOW it's not normal, to get real brain damage from an attack from behind, but, I still come up with creative ideas - THAT'S the main thing.
I'll get my MINIMIND working on this new job, I should come up with a few ideas before the Sun goes down.
MINIMIND by FABARM October 25, 2018

minimally exceptional 

A euphamism for stupid, said to parents of school-aged children who are likely to sue if their "special little guy" isn't treated like a genius.
Teacher: "Mrs. Johnson, little Billy is minimally exceptional."
Mrs. Johnson: "Oh, how wonderful to hear!"
minimally exceptional by EverGreen February 16, 2012

Bare Minimum Twitter 

People who are easily impressed, if not infatuated, by basic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, being nice, etc.
Bare Minimum Twitter be like: He can cook?? Marry him sis there aren't many left!!!
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"My salad days,
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"Salad days, 'nuf said."
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Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."
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A)
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B)
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Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

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