griswald knot 

A large and complicated knot. Taken from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation when the main character, Clark Griswald, passed off a string of lights in a basketball sized knot to his son. It's most commonly seen made of electrical cords from game consoles and computer systems.

Good luck getting that out. It's wrapped itself into a Griswald Knot.

griswald knot by shrkdrvr January 11, 2008

Griswald syndrome 

Fear or anger felt upon the realization that you neighbors have more holiday lights than you do.

Lori developed Griswald syndrome after seeing her neighbors Christmas lights. All she talks about is how she needs to get more lights up.

Griswald syndrome by taprad1 December 18, 2008

griswald 

Dirty, longhaired, bearded, often skanky mainly homeless!

Man that is one dirty GRISWALD!

griswald by Whisper M. February 1, 2009

griswalds 

Tourists in cottage country, complete with dogs, kids and toys on the roof of their SUV, usually loud and annoying.

The Griswalds have taken over the next cottage, there goes sanity.

griswalds by Rolly September 8, 2005

griswolding 

The act of touring through various neighborhoods searching for garish, tacky or otherwise 'over-the-top' holiday displays.

A reference to the family name, Griswold, of the characters from the National Lampoon film series; most notably the National Lampoons Holiday Vacation.

We loaded up the minivan with the kids and the camcorder and headed out Griswolding.

griswolding by barec2 December 25, 2006

Griswolds 

A bright white pair of shoes similar to the pair given to Clark Griswold from cousin Eddie in National Lampoon's Vacation.

Kevin went out last night sporting a pair of Griswolds

Griswolds by Seacreature The League November 2, 2009

Griswolded 

When without prior warning or notice you don't receive a holiday bonus from your employer, despite receiving it previous years. Because of this assumption you inadvertently over extend yourself financially.

"Spending Christmas in Maui is going to be expensive but worth it for the precious family memories... I hope I don't get Griswolded!"

Griswolded by BlameApe February 3, 2012