Could possibley happen. Used under pretty much any circumstance for comical value. Pronounced "Pot-eeeeent-ially!" Usually accompanied with "YEEEEEES"
by claire bridgwells May 01, 2005
The state in which one has suggested numerous sexual escapades to an "exclusive..." and has been ambigously answered.
by Miss J. Breaker March 30, 2005
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, 2010
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 09, 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