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definately 

Idiot-speak for "definitely". One of the most common moronic misspellings found on the internet.
definately by monsieurjohn June 24, 2003
The way to spell "definite" is DEFINITE.
There's no "A" in it! Dammit!
And, while I'm on the subject, there is no "A" in "excellent"!
Definate by Anonymous August 6, 2003

definately 

The word many people use to spell 'definitely' until they suddenly realise they've been spelling it the wrong way.
Woah, I've been spelling it wrong all my life! That's definitely whack!
definately by insertexpletive December 17, 2004

definately 

The modern mis-spelling of definitely seen in almost every modern example where a spell checker was not deployed, most commonly in internet chat, probably from its mis-pronunciation by modern youth and/or being confused with unfortunately.
Yeh, man! Definately!!
definately by ..WiL May 16, 2005

definately 

Bro: I got a 700 on my SATs! I am definately going places.
definately by knoxie December 23, 2008

definately 

The most common spelling of the word "definitely" in internet forums, comment pages, and chat rooms. If you pay attention, you will find that "definitely" is actually the second or third most common spelling. Alternatives include "definatly", "definetly", or best of all "defiantly".
Microsoft's Zune is Definately no iPod - and the person who made that digg post is definitely no English major.
definately by Cliff November 22, 2006