Definition of gorby
gorby
- term used to denote tourists in Banff. Is usually a perjoritive.
They are just Gorbys.
Last edited on Sep 26 2002. Submitted by David P. from Parker, CO, USA on Sep 26 2002.
- from Guy On Rental Boards / Goof On Rental Boards / Girl on Rental Boards. originated lates 70's and early 80's
Last edited on Mar 30 2009. Submitted by stacy k. on Mar 30 2009.
- affectionate nickname for Mikhail Gorbachev.
Last edited on Oct 03 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
noun
- Tourist (somewhat derogatory). Commonly used by locals in western Canadian ski resorts.
Last edited on Apr 11 2005. Submitted by OK M. from Banff, AB, Canada on Apr 11 2005.
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