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If one says "definite" to person, what does it mean? What kind of person is "definite"?

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Rebecca

To be "definite" about something means to be certain or sure about it. When describing a person as "definite", this means that a person is certain or has made up their mind about something. So in this context, she says he is "definite" because he is always sure or certain about things he deserves. Ex: He is definite about quitting his job. Ex: My parents are definite about the rules. If we break them, we will get punished.

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