Definition

Someone who lives their life with the organizational skills of a military general and the foresight of a fortune teller. These Type-A overachievers can't help but schedule, strategize, and prepare for every possible scenario, including their own demise. If you've ever met someone with color-coded spreadsheets for their grocery shopping, you've met a plan-ative person.

Example Usage

Sarah is so plan-ative she already has her retirement party mapped out and she's only 25.

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