1.
British musician and songwriter (1955- ), born Declan MacManus. Noted for his witty, often-sarcastic lyrics, his nasal voice and (especially on later albums) habit of standing too close to the microphone when singing, and his
thick, black-rimmed glasses.
2. A
geek who, despite his obvious geekiness, is possessed of such talents that he'
s revered by other geeks and not ostracized by society in general.
3. "Elvis Costello glasses": thick, black-rimmed glasses of the sort worn by Elvis Costello.
1. "I just spent half the
money in my bank account on Elvis Costello albums."
2. "Yeah, he's a nerd, but he's cooler than any of us -- like some kind of Elvis Costello".
3. "I am so sick of those whiny emo
kids in their sweaters and Elvis Costello
glasses."