English Explanatory Dictionary

dead week

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week.

Word forms

dead week dead weeks

Etymology

Possibly from the propensity during this period for students to cram for final exams and complete term papers, often resulting in sleep deprivation, increased irritability, and stress. Also possibly from the lack of classes or activities scheduled during this period, in order to allow more study time.

Synonyms

reading week swot vac
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