gatsby

1. One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding.

2. A fool or an idiot

David: Tim is a right Gatsby

Steve: Yeah, he is. Let's go and be stupid, with our stupid long hair.

David: OK.

by DGB April 24, 2006

Gatsbying

Posting to social media and then waiting for that one specific person to check it out. The modern day equivalent of Gatsby throwing elaborate parties seeking Daisy’s attention.

“I’ve been Gatsbying all day, but she still hasn’t seen my snaps yet”

by riseandlavato February 19, 2018

Gatsby

Adjective; meaning excessively extravagant, cool, stylish. Giving off swagger. Based off the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby.

I'm feeling a little Gatsby today.

He's looking rather Gatsby tonight.

by P. Knile Plasty April 28, 2013

Gatsby

1) A way of showing your wealth by throwing extravagant parties in the hopes that your old bae will walk in
2) A way of making it rain by throwing clothing on a girl instead of money

1) "Did you go to that party? The host threw a real Gatsby"
2) Rose was filled with joy and starting crying as she got gatsbied

by abcdefgjdhyfohww March 19, 2014

A Gatsby

When someone throws a party at their residence with the sole intention of attracting a certain individual.

Dude 1: Why did Eric throw this party?
Dude 2: He straight pulled a Gatsby. He was just trying to get Sarah to come over.

by TavMcD May 2, 2014

the gatsby

The act of jumping up in the air, grabbing your ankles and proceeding to land on your knee caps

Nick was so pissed he gave himself the gatsby.

by Brandaminator August 21, 2007

Gatsby

A haircare range.
Known for it's "Moving Rubber" hair styling wax range

Gatsby: Moving Rubber || Spikey Edge

by Denan27 October 18, 2008