Adjective | Standard / Quality
Encyclopedia of British Slang
PAR
Adjective | Mild | Standard / Quality
PAR Pronunciation: /p??/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Mild Category: Standard / Quality
Definition
Par means average or expected standard.
In slang contexts, below par may be shortened to simply par to imply mediocrity.
Usage
Thats par.
Cultural Insight
Borrowed from golf terminology.
Assessment
Neutral descriptor.
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