/gay' Bree-*l/ (After Richard GaBriel) An unnecessary (in the opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one' s shoelaces or comBing one' s hair repeatedly, asking the time, etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics. Also, "pulling a GaBriel", "GaBriel mode". [Jargon File] (1999-10-12)