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Edward Gorey

1925-2000

an aloof, eccentric, absurdly talented author and illustrator well known for his illustrated stories, many of which are unplaceably illboding or passively macabre, in tone or outright. his characters seemed to be placed in another time, from 1900 through 1930 perhaps, and there was something in his art and humor that caused many fans to initially mistake him for either English or dead. his style of drawing varied considerably from book to book, some illustations impossibly detailed and dark (The West Wing), others less so (The Eclectic Abecedarium). he lived in New York City for a while, and then on Cape Cod.
The Ghastlycrumb Tinies, an alphabet of dead children, may be his best known book.
by dagger_grrl June 2, 2004
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gory

Adjective:
1) (Murderous)--->slaughterous, sanguinary, blood-minded, bloodthirsty, red-handed, bloody,

bloodstained.

2) (Red)--->reddish, sanguine.
I'm deeply impressed when I watch a war movie, especially the first or the second world war, and the gory details.
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gorry

To borrow something (esp. money) with little or no prospect of returning it.
Hi mum, can I gorry a tenner?

I don't know how i can afford the rent, I might have to gorry it from the kids piggy banks.
by Paul Gorry January 28, 2009
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Gorst

Located in Washington state, in between Port Orchard and Bremerton. Gorst takes less than 45 seconds to drive through. It is known for it's numbers of espresso stands, which are all run by half naked woman. Such as "Espresso gone wild" and "Natte Latte". Also located in this run down, pathetic attempt at a decent city, is Toys Topless. This is a strip club which is painted every other month and still looks like shit. Rumor has it, a woman with one arm is the best stripper. You won't enjoy your stay at Gorst, but you won't have a chance too, because by the time you open your eyes from blinking, you will have already drove through it.
Boy 1: Hey dude, you wanna go to Gorst?

Boy 2: hahah. That joke never gets old.

Boy 1: haha. I know right?
by wlltl April 2, 2011
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Gogsy

A Gogsy is an awesome bearded fancy-man who is a professional at everything he does. Gogsys like to ride their bikes into the wilderness and try to kidnap cute little girls. Gogsys are also creepy and shy, but they'll be the bestest friend you'll ever have.
Person 1: Hey you know that buff dude?
Person 2: Who, Gogsy?
Person 1: Yeah! I wanna rub his beard!
Person 2: Me too!
by GloomGloom November 5, 2012
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Gorby

Noun, A dim-witted tourist. A term derived from the resort town of Jasper, Alberta.
by hugonaught June 28, 2010
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gorby

One of the inbred natives of Shaw, near Oldham, UK. Features include varying numbers of fingers, toes, limbs and eyes. A 'Gorby Virgin' defined as someone faster than their uncle.
Royton Man #1, "I once went out with a girl from Shaw. She took me back to her house and said, 'This is me mam and sister'. There was only one person stood there."
Royton Man #2, "Fucking Gorbies."
by The Strut September 29, 2004
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