greatness is an acquisition of status by the people who have contributed to an organization, group, or purpose that is greater than themselves. It is defined by the deeds of people that make this world a better place. To provide a purpose to those who have no purpose, and to sustain it, mitigate it from damage, and praise it in any way they can, while still maintaining their own dignity and greatness.
The greatness of man is apparent by its prosperity and conspiracy.
by Erkthecrux November 24, 2009
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Inherently sarcastic comment, indicating that the person you are responding to should stop speaking.

(early 80s, Northern California)

Synonym: Voot!
A: Well, you know I feel very strongly about how the...

B: that's great.
by Squid Faced Tony December 4, 2004
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A very sarcastic way of saying NOT GOOD.
"Well, that was just f*cking GREAT!"
by Gr8Samurai May 4, 2005
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the status obtained when an individual or individuals contribute to an organization, team, or purpose that is greater than themselves. It is defined by individual deeds as well as deeds as a whole. Greatness is always striving to be better, no matter what level of excellence you obtain. It is not just about being the best, it also about bringing out the best in those around you. i.e. taking time to give back and serve your community and impact the world.
The LSU softball team is the essence of greatness.
by A Fish Called Juanita June 2, 2015
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1. (adjective) describes something better than good

2. (adjective) when used with sarcasm, describes something that sucks.

3. (noun) an accuracy value assigned in Konami's music simulation game Dance Dance Revolution. Better than "Good", not as good as "Perfect".

4. (verb) the act of getting greats, whether deliberately or not.
1. "Sure, pizza sounds great!"

2. "Oh look, I got parking ticket! Great. I'm glad to see cops are keeping the peace around here!"

3. "Whoa, you FC'ed Trip Machine Survivor? How many Greats?"

4. "I greated the shite out of Murmur Twins on Supernova! Something's wrong with that song."
by second tuesday October 20, 2006
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wonderful; first-rate; very good
notable; remarkable; exceptionally outstanding
important; highly significant or consequential
of noble or lofty character
also see Branden Hoffman or anyone named Branden!!
that is pure greatness
by edge4life February 27, 2010
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