gatsby

[ˈɡætsbi]

gatsby Definition

a wealthy man who throws lavish parties in an attempt to win back his former love interest, as depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

Using gatsby: Examples

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  • Example

    The character Jay Gatsby is the protagonist of the novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

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    Many people dress up as Gatsby for Halloween parties.

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Summary: gatsby in Brief

'Gatsby' [ˈɡætsbi] refers to the character Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in an attempt to win back his former love interest, as depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. The term is often used to refer to the character or the novel itself.