Austin-American dream

The pursuit of a career in an area one is passionate about, often living on limited resources, when higher paying careers, though unwanted, are attainable

The juggling of several part time jobs, ideally related to one's passion, to earn enough money to live off of which allows time to develop a creative skill

The desire for a more fulfilling livelihood often stymied by crippling debt and/or self-doubt

A play on words based on the Austin-American Statesman newspaper in Austin, Texas.

Sheila hated her old job as a curriculum developer. Now she has two part time jobs teaching kids music and writing, and she has time to pursue her acting career. She's happier getting by on less because she's living the Austin-American dream.

Dylan's been working at the record store forever. He's an expert in music especially obscure stuff. He'll never sell out. He's living the Austin-American dream, for real.

Melody teaches art classes all over town and has shows of her own. She tried working at a collections agency once and walked out. She knows the Austin-American dream is the only life for her.

Janice wishes she could quit her job and become a fashion designer, but she has too much debt and doesn't think she could make money. She doesn't think the Austin-American dream is realistic enough for her, at least not now.

by strongwings May 10, 2011

austin powers

Verb - To park into a tight parrell parking spot, or to pull out of a tight parrell parking spot, by driving very short distances back and forth many times, while turning into, or out of, the spot.
Origin - There is a sceen in the movie "Austin Powers" where the main character's veichle is stuck perpendicular to the walls of a narrow hall way, and he has to drive out as described above.

"That small space is the only place to park, you'll have to austin powers your way in"

by annoynimous December 9, 2008

Agustin

Standing next to an Agustin is like being Steve Urkel standing next to Sam Jackson. You just don't compare. Agustin is at the new frontier of Awesome, battling the hordes from the land of Wannabe.

God loves Agustin. When Agustin prays, God makes popcorn, with extra blessings of butter. When Agustin gives thanks, God sends him You're Welcome cards in the mail.

I'm going to the club to find an Agustin tonight.

by TheMeaty February 3, 2010

Austin Carliling

The act of fangirling over Austin Carlile more than any other celebrity

*sees pic of austin carlile*

Friend 1: ERMEHGAWD HES SO PERFECT
Friend 2: is it austin again?
Friend 1: YESSSS I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
Friend 2: you're really good at Austin Carliling

by Squidgy Carlile December 18, 2013

Austin Goulding

hobbies- sports, video games, works a lot, hang out with friends
personality - Likes to talk, pretty nice
hates - nothing

Hey look its Austin Goulding！
That's so Austin Goulding of you!

by C0OL GUY February 14, 2022

Austin

Austin caring and sweet

Austin better known as giraffe a guy that is very trustworthy and even though he may be having a rough time he will still try and make you happy. He is genuinely nice and happy, and knows how to make someone smile, he is very much boyfreind material, Sometimes he can be a grouch butt but he surely makes up for it hes very lovable and caring. Everything about him is perfect hes tall handsome and nice. He can seem mean by just looking at him but I promise he's not.

by Tatashookykooky June 3, 2020

Austinite

A person Who lives in the city of Austin, Texas and some of the close surrounding citys.

Austinite: Keep Austin weird!
guy: uh.. ok..

by Emerald October 23, 2005