gatsby Definition| Urban Word Dictionary

gatsby

a synonym for cool, swanky, or just generally off the hizzle

gatsby

by 'theui on Jul 23, 2008 07:49:39

that overwhelming feeling when something is audacious, impressive, yet utterly superficial and indeed pointless...

it also also useful in defining something which is very funny but a little self-indulgent, attention seeking, or plain eccentric

useful reference points would be the parisian boutique on rue st honore - 'colette' or wallpaper magazine perhaps

monacle magazine is also WELL gatsby

Example:
'oh my god this hotel is WELL gatsby'

'look at all this gatsby shit'

'she walked in wearing THE most gatsby outfit imaginable'

gatsby

by Megan on Sep 01, 2004 06:45:01

N.
Shortening of the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' a book about the unattainable dream.

Adj.
Something awesome, cool, nifty.

Example:
1. Educated Reader: I really enjoyed 'The Great Gatsby' and its discussion of yearning.

2. This show is gatsby!

gatsby

by Serpent Tongue on Aug 31, 2006 21:30:07

A South African fast-food meal, made up of a big gatsby roll (large baked unsliced bread), and filled with either polony, viennas, ham or steak (any meat really) and chips (french fries), salads and sauces (of your choice...ketchup, chilli, etc).....a fantastic ending to night of drinking and partying!! Can be bought at most local take-away shops.

Example:
Trevor: Man this jol was klopping tonight!I'm so hungry now though.
Redewaan: I smaak a steak gatsby. You guys with me?
Peter: I want the middle piece. No no! I already said it! I already said it!
Trevor: Dammit Pete, you're such a vraat!!

gatsby

by absolutement on Jul 12, 2008 06:41:30

an undefinable feeling resulting in shouting a lot, bliss

Example:
that is well gatsby, he's a right gatsby punter

gatsby

by Ryan 75 on Nov 24, 2007 06:07:51

A stupid ass hat worn by pollocks, especially Larry.

Example:
Look at that dipshit Larry with the Gatsby on. Where's Leon.

gatsby

by Frankie Bloke on Jan 26, 2009 12:02:57

a double date, or going out with another couple or couples.

Example:
Hey John, you and Debra want to gatsby it with us tonight?

gatsby

by DGB on Apr 06, 2006 21:59:08

1. One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding.

2. A fool or an idiot

Example:
David: Tim is a right Gatsby

Steve: Yeah, he is. Let's go and be stupid, with our stupid long hair.

David: OK.

Gatsbying

by riseandlavato on Feb 19, 2018 20:00:00

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.

Example:
“I’ve been Gatsbying all day, but she still hasn’t seen my snaps yet”

Gatsby

by P. Knile Plasty on Apr 29, 2013 13:26:20

Adjective; meaning excessively extravagant, cool, stylish. Giving off swagger. Based off the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby.

Example:
I'm feeling a little Gatsby today.

He's looking rather Gatsby tonight.

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