English Explanatory Dictionary

freshmanitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tendency of (mostly college) freshmen to be overwhelmed by the amount of work as well as make unwise choices.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

freshmanitis

Etymology

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

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