The word used as an escape when commonly found in a tricky conversation. An easy answer for a yes or no question without consequences. The better form of Maybe. Often most affective when said while using hand gestures.
Speaker 1: "Did you punch yourself in the face while dancing awkwardly?"
Speaker 2: "um... eh. Potentially..."
Speaker 2: "um... eh. Potentially..."
by steffers_11 December 31, 2011
The term used to describe someone who you're more than friends with, but not in a relationship with. Short for "the potential boyfriend/girlfriend," it is used to define that awkward limbo phase where you're kinda dating/kinda seeing someone.
Son: Hey mom, where's Kelcey?
Mom: She's hanging out with Marco. I think he's The Potential.
Son: Oh geez, God help that poor boy.
Mom: She's hanging out with Marco. I think he's The Potential.
Son: Oh geez, God help that poor boy.
by TheNickyZac June 9, 2012
by Danizzle August 20, 2007
He's earning mid-B's so far this year, but he has tremendous potential. I think he'll end up with an A if he starts studying.
by Diggity Monkeez February 11, 2005
The potentiability of that space heater.
by Rustoleum March 12, 2015
Term to describe someone who you are more than friends with, but not in a relationship with. Short for "the potential boyfriend/girlfriend," it's meant to finally define this limbo period when you're kinda seeing, kinda dating someone.
Son: Hey mom, what's Kelcey doing tonight?
Mom: She's hanging out with Marco again. It looks like he's The Potential.
Son: Oh geez, god help that boy!
Mom: She's hanging out with Marco again. It looks like he's The Potential.
Son: Oh geez, god help that boy!
by AmazinNickyZac June 9, 2012