tufthunting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of seeking after, and hanging on, noblemen, or other esteemed people, especially in English universities.

Pronunciation

En-au-tufthunting.ogg

Word forms

tufthunting

Etymology

From tuft + hunting.

Related words

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