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    [Noun]  | "cha*me*leon" | \ kə-ˈmēl-yən \


    1: any of a family (Chamaeleonidae) of chiefly arboreal Old World lizards with prehensile tail, independently movable eyeballs, and unusual ability to change the color of the skin

    2: a person who often changes their beliefs or behavior in order to please others or to succeed

    3: one that is subject to quick or frequent change especially in appearance


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English camelion, from Middle French, from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek chamaileōn, from chamai on the ground + leōn lion {mat|humble|};

    [Noun]  | "chameleon cichlid" 


    1: a freshwater cichlid fish (Australohero facetus synonym Cichlasoma facetum) of South America that is typically yellow to pale brown with dark vertical stripes, may reach a length of seven inches (18 centimeters), and is sometimes kept in aquariums —called also chanchito


    Origin: 1969 ;

    [Noun]  | "American chameleon" 


    1: green anole


    Origin: 1880 ;

    [Noun]  | "chameleon" 


    1: a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions;


      * e.g., " ... at the summer resort he acquired a reputation as a social chameleon—someone who could be whatever his hosts wanted him to be "



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     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: (v.) to take on the personality of the person you're with at the moment. this is either done subconsciously, or as a sad attempt to make people like you

      * e.g.,  ... girl 1: you were so hyper when we were hanging out with Pete, what was that about? you were acting just like him 


     [ "chameleon" ]

    2: (n.) a person who chameleons on a regular basis (i.e. they act different for every person they hang out with)

      * e.g.,  ... girl 2: i can't help it, i'm a chameleon around guys 

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: a chameleon is a person who constantly changes their personality based on the group of people they are around at the time,trying to blend with their surroundings.

      * e.g.,  ... hey that kid was just telling us how metal he is,with his spiked arm bands on,today i seen him cruising by with some rap blastin and his hat to the side...what a fucking chameleon! 

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: A person who adapts quickly to other personalities for survival and stealth. These people find ways to relate and connect to others so they can understand them. Because understanding a variety of people makes the world a less scary place.

      * e.g.,  ... "You're such a chameleon, you get along with everybody! I never know which cliché I'll find you in. 

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: Slang or short for Chameleon Dope (Chlorine Tablet and Dot-3 Brake Fluid) which is a popular methamphetamine (see Meth) form of flash dope.

      * e.g.,  ... Tweaker 1: Man, do you think this dope is any good? 

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: a marijuana pipe that changes colors when smoked from

      * e.g.,  ... dude, we smoked so much my chameleon turned purple! 

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: 1) a person who is not a loyal individual. a person who talks shit about person a when he/she is in the company of person b and talks shit about person b when he/she is in the company of person a. a person who is superficially a good friend.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) She's always doing things like that behind her so-called friends' backs - she's such a chameleon. 


     [ "chameleon" ]

    2: 2) also can be used to describe actions that are of a disloyal nature.

      * e.g.,  ... 2) She definitely lied...that was so chameleon. 


     [ "chameleon" ]

    3: 3) also can be used an exclamation when an action is of a disloyal nature

      * e.g.,  ... 3) (a friend just threw water in your face and you exclaim) "CHAMELEON!!" 


     [ "chameleon" ]

    4: antonym: cheetah

     [ "chameleon" ]

    1: (v.) to take on the personality of the person you're with at the moment. this is either done subconsciously, or as a sad attempt to make people like you

      * e.g.,  ... girl 1: you were so hyper when we were hanging out with Pete, what was that about? you were acting just like him 


     [ "chameleon" ]

    2: (n.) a person who chameleons on a regular basis (i.e. they act different for every person they hang out with)

      * e.g.,  ... girl 2: i can't help it, i'm a chameleon around guys 

     [ "Chameleon" ]

    1: A person who can adapt and fit in to any group or situation and make it work to their advantage. Be it defensive, predatory, or for camaraderie.

      * e.g.,  ... Kaiser Soze was a chameleon. 


     [ "Chameleon" ]

    2: Alpha's hate these dude, as they basically do whatever they want and completely get away with it.

     [ "chameleoned" ]

    1:  To change from one color to another. To blend in with one's surroundings.

      * e.g.,  ...  "She then chameleoned into a deep red and her face began to balloon." "It chameleoned well with the underbrush as it was too, green." 

     [ "Chameleoning" ]

    1: Changing your personality to fit the people you're around. Can be seen as a defense mechanism or just a way to adjust to or enjoy different people.

      * e.g.,  ... Is my chameleoning around my uni friends obvious? 

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