Etymology

Clark Griswold

Today it means: A person who tries too hard to create the best holiday or vacation experience. Full definition →

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The story

From the National Lampoon Vacation movies, in which Chevy Chase's character Clark Griswold is obsessed with planning the perfect vacation for his family and with having the most impressive Christmas decorations in the neighborhood.

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