sansBalaban

a person who used to have a Balaban but has shaved it off or reduced it to a goatee.

Oh God, put that goatee-trimmer down, I can't bear to think of you as a sansBalaban.

by Toastmaster Flash November 10, 2006

pulled a Balaban

performing an action that is moderately bum-like, in honor of the bearded gentleman in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Bob Balaban.

"I had a job interview and couldn't find the office building, so I stopped in a local parking lot and took a nap."

"Dude, you totally pulled a Balaban."

by Toastmaster Flash October 05, 2006

give me a vibe

To get a ride from someone who drives a Pontiac "Vibe", the chic urban car of choice of drummers and vegans.

Hey man, I'm in town for a few days starting up my record label, can you give me a vibe?

Sure thing, my man. beats out rhythm on steering wheel

by Toastmaster Flash December 01, 2006

Balaban

a swarthy, unkempt beard, named after Bob Balaban, the gentleman in Close Encounters of the Third Kind that does some stuff and helps some people.

Also can be used to name a person who sports a Balaban.

Also of note, one can be guilty of pulling a Balaban.

"Damn, was that a guinea pig that just fell out of his Balaban?"

"Hey Balaban, you got a guinea pig in your soup."

by Toastmaster Flash November 10, 2006