the act of stressing out in the weeks before a homecoming dance in regards to the possibilities of not having a date for the dance. side effects may include nausea, headache, upset stomach, and the all around feeling of hopelessness and depression as you have lost all confidence in your abilities.
Joey was experiencing the homecoming effect when he realized that he was single and needed a date for the homecoming dance.
by Dr. Apollo October 6, 2011