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sophomoritis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A tendency of sophomores in high school or college to slack off and lose motivation as if they were seniors with senioritis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, rare, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From sophomore + -itis, on the pattern of senioritis.