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gavin

/ˈgavɪn/

noun: a situation arising from short term thinking focused on task completion rather than effective long term solutions .

: creates more problems than it solves.

Also: A person who creates ongoing problems whenever they complete a task. ("He’s a Gavin”)
Origin

GERMANIC OLD ENGLISH gefan . . . given . . . gavin

From: given ("it’s a given") used when indicating a possible situation in which an outcome is predictable.

Gavin is related to “given" in that problems are predictably negative. (it’s a gavin)
Usage: "This “bargain” fridge that didn’t fit under the bench has broken down yet again .”

“It’s a gavin.”
gavin by geertGgeert February 24, 2018
Related Words
A short Jewish like midget or dwarf, that is also mix between a faggot and trap who will take it hard and ruthlessly from behind.
Look at the fucking Gavin over there.
You're such a Gavin.
Gavin by Yeah Aight February 23, 2019
Can’t stand the kid absolute twat. No one go near this man. He told me he’d give me a cup of jello next lunch and didn’t.
Gavin’s a dickhead
Gavin by Gavin sucks September 13, 2018
Is a fucking idiot who doesn't know how to live in a peaceful society will say "I will murder your family" but in reality won't do shit cuz he is a fucking pussy. Will GAME ALL DAY DO NOT DATE BECAUSE HE IS SECRETLY GAY AF.
HOLY FUCK GAVIN TALKING SHIT BRO
DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT HE IS A FUCKING PUSSY
OH OK
Gavin by Nih993r January 14, 2020
Gavin’s will drug you up and will take advantage of you while you are asleep. He is very persistent when he wants something and he will ruin your life forever. He makes very stupid decisions (stealing, raping, smoking) and he never knows when enough is enough.
Friend: OMG I met the cutest guy! His name is Gavin and he asked me to come over tonight!
Other friend: He might try to rape you! Be careful
Gavin by Fuckmylife:) May 8, 2020
gavin has a small dick
gavin by tom bacley August 3, 2017