by Denan27 October 18, 2008
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Shortening of the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' a book about the unattainable dream.
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Something awesome, cool, nifty.
Shortening of the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' a book about the unattainable dream.
Adj.
Something awesome, cool, nifty.
1. Educated Reader: I really enjoyed 'The Great Gatsby' and its discussion of yearning.
2. This show is gatsby!
2. This show is gatsby!
by Megan August 31, 2004
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When the subject becomes wrapped up in feelings that are dictated by the need for an unobtainable dream. The person can seem incredible irrational and borderline obsessive. The subject may or may not be aware of dream being unattainable. If they are aware, a dilemma most often will occur in regards to pursuing the goal or dropping it. While one answer seems correct to outside people, they will seem equally as hard to the subject.
'Why doesn't Fred just stop talking to Sally. He has to know nothing is there for him. He is simply wasting his time trying hook up with her again. Ok, maybe they had something 7 years ago but come on he just needs to move on'
'He is a classic example of The Gatsby Effect.'
'He is a classic example of The Gatsby Effect.'
by Derek, R July 1, 2008
Get the The Gatsby Effect mug.The act of Eiffel Towering a girl while cheering a Nattie or Keystone Light. Patented in THE Ohio State University by the bros of 1830. Also some book
Shaf: Did you see that asian chick?
Matt: We'll Great Gatsby that this weekend
Vince: THERE IT IS!!!
Matt: We'll Great Gatsby that this weekend
Vince: THERE IT IS!!!
by 1830 Bros January 24, 2011
Get the Great Gatsby mug.Person 1: Julian tried to cum into this chick's mouth, but his cum didn't shoot far enough and completely missed the target.
Person 2: That sucks! Julian pulled "The Great Gatsby".
Person 2: That sucks! Julian pulled "The Great Gatsby".
by Average Angel September 16, 2011
Get the The Great Gatsby mug.A euphemism for sexual intercourse, presumably derived from the fact that Gatsby lived in a place called "West Egg." The resulting euphemism implies that the sex is intended to result in pregnancy.
Matt- "Dude, when I go abroad next year I'm gonna be 'sending Gatsby back home' all night, every night!"
Dave- "Matt, the last thing we need is a whole shit ton of pregnant furries."
Dave- "Matt, the last thing we need is a whole shit ton of pregnant furries."
by danx6 March 6, 2008
Get the Sending Gatsby back home mug.A South African fast-food meal, made up of a big gatsby roll (large baked unsliced bread), and filled with either polony, viennas, ham or steak (any meat really) and chips (french fries), salads and sauces (of your choice...ketchup, chilli, etc).....a fantastic ending to night of drinking and partying!! Can be bought at most local take-away shops.
Trevor: Man this jol was klopping tonight!I'm so hungry now though.
Redewaan: I smaak a steak gatsby. You guys with me?
Peter: I want the middle piece. No no! I already said it! I already said it!
Trevor: Dammit Pete, you're such a vraat!!
Redewaan: I smaak a steak gatsby. You guys with me?
Peter: I want the middle piece. No no! I already said it! I already said it!
Trevor: Dammit Pete, you're such a vraat!!
by Serpent Tongue August 31, 2006
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