literate

In real life--

Able to read and write.

In roleplaying--

A good roleplayer. Specifically, a literate roleplayer does not use chatspeak, spells word correctly, and has proper usage and grammar. Literates are less likely to be desperates or n00bs and generally roleplays well.

If you see a thread with "LITERATE ROLEPLAY/LITERATES ONLY" in the subject line, it means they only accept people who have good grammar.

1. The literacy rate is 97% in America, meaning 97% of Americans can read and write.

2. The difference between a literate roleplayer and an advanced roleplayer is that being advanced specifically states that you are good at writing (i.e. descriptions, characters) but literate just means you have good grammar, although they're often used interchangeably.

by Newbia April 10, 2005

legitimate businessman

A euphemism for a mobster, usually of the Italian mafia. It usually is used for someone that holds a decent rank (i.e. someone with underlings). While there might have once been a time when it was used in seriousness, it's now almost always used sarcastically.

The Sicilian store owner on my block is a very legitimate businessman. He can get what you're looking for.

by JackTheNipper March 5, 2008

Legitimate Win

When the winning team's score is equally divisible by the amount of periods of play in the game.

1: The Leafs lost last night!
2: Ya, but the score was 4-3, so we actually won. The Bruins' didn't get the legitimate win.

by sportsfan February 1, 2013

sub-literate

The term pertains to someone unable to use language correctly. The word implies that someone cannot spell, speak, form sentences, or in any way converse at a level at or equal to that of Republican vice-presidential candidates.

"Man, why was ridiculous spelled wrong in that email?"

"Probably because Eric is sub-literate."

by TheCox500 January 29, 2009

legitimate collaboration

Any constructive educational and intellectual practice that aims to facilitate optimal learning outcomes through interaction between students

Some school in the suburbs might have a legitimate collaboration

by rockwell13 August 23, 2006

legitimately

To really truly feel a certain way

I legitimately hate you

by hannah.e.adam$ November 11, 2015

Legitimate Rape

Rape between one man and one woman who are not married or even acquainted; the only rape sanctioned by the Republican Party.

"Was it legitimate rape, or was it just like, hilarious prison rape or acceptable acquaintance rape?"

by JPGClog August 19, 2012