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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.
by shrkdrvr January 11, 2008
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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.
by taprad1 December 18, 2008
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griswald

Dirty, longhaired, bearded, often skanky mainly homeless!
Man that is one dirty GRISWALD!
by Whisper M. February 1, 2009
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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.
by Rolly September 8, 2005
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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.
by barec2 December 25, 2006
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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
by Seacreature The League November 2, 2009
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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!"
by BlameApe February 3, 2012
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