Phrase guide
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noun
The week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, idiomatic
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noun
In a college or university, the week leading up to final examinations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
Alternative form of hell week.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
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