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

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

The Great Gatsby

‎"Daisy tumbled short of his dreams, not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion...no amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart." F. Scott Fitzgerald

The expectations of his relationship with Daisy did not meet with reality in F. Scott Fitsgerald's "The Great Gatsby."

by Expectations-Reality September 16, 2010

Pull a Gatsby

To throw a party only to mope about and not engage or interact with the guests. The intent of such an action is usually to set an unknowing trap for a long lost love.

Jeff decided to pull a Gatsby after Carol broke up with him. Poor bastard was trying to win her back with his Wii and awesome vinyl collection.

by Charlie Brown's Head May 12, 2011

Gay for Gatsby

A phrase used to describe the relationship between Nick and Gatsby in the famous book "The Great Gatsby", by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Can also be condensed to the acronym "GFG" when used to describe two guys that are very close.

"Look at them sitting together like that they look so close".
"Oooo! They're Gay for Gatsby! GFG!"

by Alecia Alessandra June 5, 2018