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half literate 

Someone who can read, but not write. A group found in masses on discussion boards.
Half Literate? I cun read fuker!
half literate by Onan October 9, 2003

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.
literate by Newbia April 10, 2005

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."
sub-literate by TheCox500 January 29, 2009

litterature 

Religious tracts, coupons, and "special offers" placed between one's windshield wiper and windshield. These are either balled up by the vehicle's owner and thrown on the ground, or are not noticed until the vehicle is in motion, whereupon they eventually blow off on the highway.
If you work at a mall, or any other place with a high concentration of cars in the parking lot, you are bound to remove litterature 3-5 times a week.
litterature by Deester February 7, 2009

literate 

1) A person possessing reading and writing skills that remain acceptable by the standards of the English language.
2) A member belonging to the nearly unknown society of persons able to string a sentence together without the addition of such terms including ur, hott, omg, lolz, wft, and so forth...
Literate: Did you see that girl knock out the math teacher?

Non-Literate: omg did u see tha mofo slung that fag in his fuckin ballz??

(Grammar error fixed by CPU Killer)
literate by CPU Killer January 31, 2005

Literate 

Able to read and write in one's native language. The opposite of 'literate' is 'illiterate'.
You're not smart. You're not even literate!
Literate by Diggity Monkeez February 13, 2005
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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