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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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gats on deck 

Slang for having a gun in your possession.
I've got gats on deck. I'm strapped.
gats on deck by highteeld October 11, 2014

GATSUGA! 

An anime attack. It is extremely important that you yell the name of an attack in a loud and clear voice before attempting it.
Emily: Hey, Tommy, I kinda of like you, I-
Tommy: GATSUGA!

Emily's body was found in a lake two weeks later.
GATSUGA! by Roxas September 6, 2008
A saying from one of the best country artist Morgan Wallen. Say when you're chilling, drinking or fucking!
GAHT
Gaht by countryboy5 November 3, 2020
Clearly the sound a shark makes when it kicks down a door.
GAHSHUNK.
"OH SHIT RUN AWAY FROM THE SUBMARINE"
Gahshunk by holysmokes06 May 11, 2009

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