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Gatsbying 

Posting to social media and then waiting for that one specific person to check it out. The modern day equivalent of Gatsby throwing elaborate parties seeking Daisy’s attention.
“I’ve been Gatsbying all day, but she still hasn’t seen my snaps yet”
Gatsbying by riseandlavato February 19, 2018
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Tim - "What is the capital of China?"
John - "I don't know, GTSB, and leave me alone"
GTSB by YourFavoriteLittleShit September 13, 2011

Gatsby Effect 

When a person's friends or acquaintances agree to uphold untrue stories about the friend for the sake of helping that friend impress others, especially a romantic interest.
"Rick told me that Marty graduated from Yale and used to work for Disney!"

"Aw, Marty hasn't done any of that. That's just Ricky using the Gatsby Effect to help him date you."
Gatsby Effect by Fits Gerald June 15, 2013
Adjective; meaning excessively extravagant, cool, stylish. Giving off swagger. Based off the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby.
I'm feeling a little Gatsby today.

He's looking rather Gatsby tonight.
Gatsby by P. Knile Plasty April 28, 2013

Gatsby Express

The express train on the Port Washington Line of the Long Island Rail Road that stops exclusively at four towns all from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." Great Neck (West Egg), Manhasset, Plandome & Port Washington (East Egg).
I got off late from work and managed to hop on the last Gatsby Express.

Had to get home early, good thing I caught a Gatsby Express.
Gatsby Express by Mr Softside December 26, 2012

drop the great gatsby 

to drop the great gatsby on someone is beat the everliving crap out of them.
"Just give me the word, and I'll drop the Great Gatsby on him."