Definition of partial

partial

• something of satisfactory quality or can be directly defined as half of the term "full." Derived from the mid 1990's teen culture of southeast Charlotte.

  Speaker: Was that a good party last night?
  
  Response: Partial.

  Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Will A. from Charlotte, NC, USA on Mar 06 2000.

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• Partial means the absolute best thing ever in Wales. If you have had the best night of your life you would say it is partial! Saying that a welsh person's performance review was partial would make them very happy!

  Last edited on Jul 09 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 09 2014.

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