Great Gatsby

A mysterious powerful figure, like the Wizard of Oz but a person very fancy, elegant, and controlling.

Usually used to mock somebody who is too big for their britches or otherwise pretentious.

You just think you're the Great Gatsby, don't you?

Who is the Great Gatsby anyways?

by TheGoyWonder April 20, 2013

gatsby

that overwhelming feeling when something is audacious, impressive, yet utterly superficial and indeed pointless...

it also also useful in defining something which is very funny but a little self-indulgent, attention seeking, or plain eccentric

useful reference points would be the parisian boutique on rue st honore - 'colette' or wallpaper magazine perhaps

monacle magazine is also WELL gatsby

'oh my god this hotel is WELL gatsby'

'look at all this gatsby shit'

'she walked in wearing THE most gatsby outfit imaginable'

by 'theui August 18, 2008

Gatsby

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

Gatsby: Moving Rubber || Spikey Edge

by Denan27 October 18, 2008

gatsby

N.
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!

by Megan August 31, 2004

The Gatsby Effect

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.'

by Derek, R July 1, 2008

Great Gatsby

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!!!

by 1830 Bros January 24, 2011

The Great Gatsby

To attempt to cum into a girl's mouth, but miss. Named after the novel, "The Great Gatsby".

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".

by Average Angel September 16, 2011