Intentionally listening or watching sad things with the intended purpose of depressing yourself.
Turn off the Bright Eyes and stop obersting already.
by mintroyale November 25, 2010
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The equivalent to a colonel in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Standartenführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.
Rudolph was an oberst.
by Nicolai February 15, 2004
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adjective used to describe a Mexican-looking non-mexican
"dude, you look so Oberst"
by aaron July 25, 2004
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The last name of a super twat. One might even say that they are severely dumb.
Person 1: hey have you talked to Oberst today?
Person 2: no he fuckin sucks man, i don’t vibe with him.
by Mickenna Akers May 28, 2020
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1. noun Musician from Nebraska who started recording indie albums as a teenager. Has been in several indie bands including Commander Venus, Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos.

2. verb To write real tear-provoking lyrics to depressing emotional music about being alone, depressed, and/or confused which may or may not have been linked to your own experiences.

3. adj. A sexy, emtional, skinny, scrawny, pale indie boy who knows how to make you cry when you sit at home alone.
Noun: My favorite band is Bright Eyes, you know with Conor Oberst?

Verb: After her boyfriend cheated on her, she sat in her room for 4 days Conor Obersting and crying.

Adjective: At the Death Cab for Cutie show I saw this extremely Conor Oberst boy, and we made out in the back.
by Emily June 08, 2004
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A beautiful and talented singer and songwriter. Has been in many amazing bands.
by raven February 22, 2004
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