The internet slang term “Great White Buffalo” refers to something or someone elusive or unattainable, often associated with a missed opportunity or a past love interest who got away. It is derived from the 1978 movie “Hot Tub Time Machine,” where the protagonist is obsessed with finding his old high school crush, which he refers to as the “Great White Buffalo.”
Examples:
1. Person A: Did you see that girl at the party last night? She was stunning!
Person B: Yeah, but she left before I could talk to her. She’s my Great White Buffalo now.
2. Person A: Remember that job opportunity I missed out on last year? It was my dream job.
Person B: Ah, the Great White Buffalo strikes again. But keep looking; another opportunity will come your way.
Synonyms:
rareoccasion, mythicalcreature
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