adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not very good; mediocre, mid. informal, not-comparable, usually

   "Near-synonyms: second-rate, third-rate; see also Thesaurus:mediocre"

Synonyms

All synonyms

averagecomme ci comme çaindifferentlacklustermediocremeh

Example

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"Near-synonyms: second-rate, third-rate; see also Thesaurus:mediocre"

Etymology

From the "C" grade given to students who are not failing, but also not doing particularly well.

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