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The Grey Man 

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The "Grey Man," you must become the grey man, you should act like the grey man.

This term describes the intentional act of dressing and behaving in an inconspicuous manner, in order to avoid any unwanted attention from strangers or authorities. The goal is to dress, walk, and behave as a local, without attracting any attention to yourself. To "blend in" in a foreign (usually hostile) enviroment. To be visible and yet invisible at the same time.

It is a term sometimes used by special forces or espionage operatives, in scenarios when an operative in the field must assume the disguise of an average, unremarkable local civilian. The goal is to use this disguise in order to travel unchecked through populated, urban areas whilst remaining undetected, and to avoid attracting any attention to himself or his real identity as a foreign agent.
"A pilot shot down behind enemy lines should act like the grey man: quickly don the garb of the locals, avoid eye contact, conversation, and children." (As they are more likely to point or shout when they see someone who is unusual or noteworthy.)

A wanted fugitive on the run from authorities would certainly want to become "the grey man" in order to avoid leaving a memorable impression on anyone who may recognize his face; they would be less likely to describe his appearance accurately if he is not particularly memorable.

"It was my first time in Moscow. I didn't speak the language very well and I didn't want to stand out as a foreigner, so I just decided to act like the grey man and blend in with the locals as best I could."
The Grey Man by The Polkovnik October 31, 2013

The grey fox 

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The grey fox is a heroic thief king in the area of Rive de bois, in the north-eastern half of Gor.

He often dresses in dark grey and black, but on special occasions he may dress in a lighter grey. He is known to disguise himself as a large rock either along a rock face or an open rocky field.

He is also known to lose his temper very easily and has many ways of exactly revenge, inculding but not limited to, disguising himself as another person, hiring assassins, directing his cutthroat assistant to attack, poisoning food and drinks, setting traps, luring to an ambush or coming after his foe with nothing more then a dagger.

He is described as being about 6', blue eyes, strong build, educated vocabulary, torvaldslandic accent and ALWAYS wearing light/dark grey and black clothing and mask/helmet.
Guardsman 1: I hear the grey fox has been sighted in Lara!

Guardsman 2: Yes, I have heard that as well and that he is after the Ubar's signet ring!

Guardsman 1: No, I heard he was after the trade logs in the scribery!

Warrior 1: Nay fools! He is after a slave girl, Jen Laa of Ar! They say she was his free companion when he was a free man!

The grey fox: NAY! It is I! The grey fox! I am after all three! The logs so I may change their destination along my ambush route! The ring to finalize it! And the girl, to be my companion once again! All to be the master of the thieves!

the grey tornado 

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A slang term for Oklahoma City Police Officers, who in a group, quickly surround a suspect that tries to run or fight and take them into custody.
Man did you see the pursuit on TV last night? The Grey Tornado showed up at the end and kicked his ass.
the grey tornado by OKC50 August 21, 2019

The Grey Poupon 

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A sex act, similar to bukkake, in which a number of aged individuals dump the contents of their colostomy bags onto a willing participant.
A: You into scat?

B: I was. I need The Grey Poupon to get me off these days.
The Grey Poupon by no_no_NO August 27, 2013

the grey one 

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a beast of a horse whose might can withstand all and any onslaught

also, a well endowed fellow
tha grey 1 is a fiend
the grey one by grey fiend March 5, 2005

The "Grey" factor 

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When you are totally, completely, ridiculously obsessed with "Sasha Grey" the pornstar.
Person 1: Dude! i watched so much porn of sasha grey last night! it was great!

Person 2: Um...you may be suffering from The "Grey" factor bro, thats not very healthy.
The "Grey" factor by Bibliotheca April 13, 2014
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Overstand 

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To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
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minimap 

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A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
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Pink Cloud

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12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.
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Dotard 

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An aging individual who has long lost the ability to make rational sense.
That dotard is going to get us all blown up, if he doesn't calm down .
Dotard by anonymous September 22, 2017
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Chancla

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The deadliest weapon known to a Latin kid; a flying slipper/ flip-flop.
My mom hit me with a chancla.
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Striver 

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The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.

The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.

The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.

Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
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