Nabokov 

1. Getting C*** blocked. In tribute to San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov for his skill of blocking and keeping pucks out of the net

After getting eliminated in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in the 08-09 Stanley Cup Playoffs, another definition is accepted.

2. Messing up terribly and/or underachieving greatly. In tribute to San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov for his poor play in the series against Anaheim

1. "I was about to close the deal with that chick but James completely Nabokov'd me."

2. "Lauren pulled a Nabokov on that test last week."

Nabokov by Toaster97 August 21, 2009

Nabokov

Can be used to refer to the author Vladimir Nabokov, or to refer to the best NHL goaltender of all time Evgeni Nabokov.

Evgeni Nabokov is the all time leader of wins in Sharks history.

Vladimir Nabokov is most famous for writing the 1955 novel Lolita.

Nabokov by SanJoseSharks/AnimaniacsFan June 8, 2026

Nabokov Effect

The Nabokov effect is a phenomenon in media that starts off as a ironic self expressive "pointing fun at it" media that the consumers (majority) turn into romanticization or idealization of a particular action or lifestyle. Nabokov's Lolita is the blueprint of such, he wrote a book called Lolita from the pedophiles (Humbert-Humbert's) prespective. Hollywood took it upon themself to turn the message into a 180° pedophilia romanticization media.

Other examples include (but not limited to):
Filthyfrank's persona, Lana Del Rey (fem manipulator) music, killing stalking (manga).

Bro I do not like my gf always listening to Lana Del Rey, she now want's the break up with me and be a trophy wife!

The nabokov effect and it's consequences

Nabokov Effect by Fairyjuggalo March 25, 2022