The most original TV program in the noughties, HBO dissed it, and Fox fucked with it, denying millions of intelligent viewers and comedy aficionados good programming.

"How funny is that shit! hahahha! No... You don't get it...do you have arrested development syndrome? Is there something wrong with you?"
by Lillylyd November 11, 2006
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The act of quoting arrested development, or referring to it at unnecessary times, or every day of your life
Sorry, I'm just arrested developing
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When one watches Netflix in bed until their boyfriend starts looking more appealing than the watching material. Then laptop is placed on floor. See: “watching nativity.”
I really liked the show, but Arrested Development kept me from watching the whole episode
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Michael Bluth finds himself forced to stay in Orange County and run the family real estate business after his father, George Bluth Sr., is sent to prison for committing white-collar crime. He tries to juggle the wants and needs of his spoiled and eccentric family while being a good role model for his teenage son, George Michael.
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Its The Royal Tenebaums* shot like cops
*a film by Wes Anderson

Arrested Development's creator Mitchell Hurwitz said that when he saw The Royal Tenenbaums he already had the idea for Arrested Development and thought "Well, I guess I won't be doing that" but later changed his mind.
by Sol Hinsvark October 28, 2007
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It means being stuck in your ways. Even passed the legal age where you're allowed to Smoke, Drink, Drive and call 1-800-Sex-Lines.
Boy (at age 25): Yo, you want to come over and play Nintendo with me.

Girl (at age 17): Sure, .... hold up, (perplexed) how old are you again?

Boy (at age 25): 25 going on 26?

Girl (at age 17): God Damn you got a Arrested Development. Why should I go out with a grown man when he hasn't grown out of Nintendo? You crazy as hell yo. I'm leaving.

Boy (at age 25): But I'm playing with my brother.

Girl (at age 17): At your Mama's house that you HAVEN'T MOVED OUT OF YET?

Boy (at age 25): But don't you like playing with him too.

Girl (at age 17): Yeah but ...

Boy (at age 25): (Interrupts her) Alright, then.

Girl (at age 17): It ain't gonna be alright when your brother says "Why you still playing Games at this age". I'm breaking up with you Vaahsiyance. (Hangs up)

Boy (at age 25): Jueehsa, wait. FUCK!! (Throws the phone)

Girl (at age 17): That nigga is a dork yo. He still plays Nintendo? I'm surprised I didn't see him walking down the street with a Power Ranger toy in his hand. (Laughing Her Butt Off)
by Jyuzayeguuwaah Summer October 9, 2009
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Semi camp, pseudo Hip Hop group of the early '90s.
Arrested Development's "Everyday People" was kinda cool but that "Mr Wendle" sucked.
by Bro D J July 3, 2005
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