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Military - to be chosen as Supernumary (# 1) at Guard Mount.

By looking sharp and being able to answer military / job related questions presented by The Sergeant of the Guard ('The Man'), the winner not only gets excused from having to perform (tedious) Guard Duty that night, but also is awarded a 3-day pass, and a Letter of Commendation.
Smith, 'I tought your were called for guard duty today. What are you doing here in the barracks?' Did you Make the Man?

Jones, 'Yo dude, I Made the Man again.'
by I made the man May 09, 2018
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A man who messes around with other men, but no one would ever know by looking or talking to him. Used by gay black men to identify masculine gay men or DL Brothas.
"I am going to the mall to look for some trade"
"The club was packed with trade, honey"
by Darren December 03, 2004
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