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Ginz effect 

Someone who lags.

A person who is always late.

Never being on time.

Also if someone is slow the people with him are influenced and are also not on time and lag.

The ultimate lagger.
Stop pulling a ginz.

Michael: They are being so slow.
Mark: That is called the Ginz effect.

The ginz effect causes everyone to lag.

No more ginz effecting. Let's go, Hurry up
Ginz effect by ebonics256 October 5, 2011
Related Words
slang term for those of Sicilian descent; usually used in a derogatory manner; most often used in Northeastern USA (NY, NJ, New England)
That no good Ginzo killed my son!
ginzo by Frank "Ginzo" Fella January 23, 2004

Extrava-ginzo 

An over-the-top Italian wedding. See, e.g. the opening scene of The Godfather.
I have to go to Giuseppe's wedding tomorrow. It's going to be a real extrava-ginzo
A famous district of Tokyo, known for its flashy stores and nightlife.
Ginza is the epitome of Tokyo's greatness.
Ginza by Forza Nippon August 31, 2005
1. Derogatory term used against Italian Americans
2. A second generaton or later over-30 Italian American from the NY/NJ/Philadelphia area who retains an unusually strong sense of ethnic identity. Identifiable by the routine use of the few Italian words or phrases they know in ordinary conversation with the assumption everyone will know what they mean.Also tend to assume their customs and holiday traditions are universal. They self-identify as Catholic but attend Mass at most twice a year, and consider watching the Pope on television the equivalent of going to Mass. They have conservative social values, particularly concerning gay rights and gender roles.
3. An older guido or guidette
When our relationship started getting serious, the ginzo in him started really coming out
Ginzo by tompaines ghost October 27, 2007
A derogatory slur against a Sicilian.
These God damn ginzos are so dark you would think they work in a coal mine.
ginzo by Mario April 21, 2005