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Larry David
/ˈlɛri ˈdeɪvɪd/
Definition
1
An American comedian, writer, actor, and producer, best known as the co-creator of Seinfeld and the star and creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
2
A cultural shorthand for a specific brand of high-anxiety, curmudgeonly social navigation where one fixates on unspoken rules and petty grievances at the expense of one's own social standing.
Examples
I found myself pulling a full Larry David when I spent twenty minutes debating the ethics of double-dipping at the office potluck.
When he refused to move his chair just an inch to accommodate the bride-to-be, he essentially channeled his inner Larry David.
Trying to navigate the unwritten rules of gym etiquette is a total Larry David moment waiting to happen.