hazing
pronunciation
How to pronounce hazing in British English:
UK ['heɪzɪŋ]
How to pronounce hazing in American English:
US ['heɪzɪŋ]
Word Origin
- hazing (n.)
- "brutal initiation, act of abusing a newcomer," 1848, said to be a college word ("This word is used at Harvard College, to express the treatment which Freshmen sometimes receive from the higher classes, and especially from the Sophomores" -- "Collection of College Words and Customs," Boston, 1851), but perhaps originally nautical; see haze (v.).
Example
- 1. But pentagon spokesman navy capt. john kirby said hazing is not tolerated .
- 2. He almost died in the hazing joke !
- 3. Endless repetitions and ruthless hazing build mental and physical stamina .
- 4. One reason for rejecting sulphate hazing out of hand might be the damage it could do to the ozone layer .
- 5. Concentrated , specially milled abrasives remove 2000 grit sanding scratches to leave a brilliant shine with little or no hazing .