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rushee

American  
[ruh-shee] / rʌˈʃi /

noun

  1. a college student who is rushed by a fraternity or sorority.


Etymology

Origin of rushee

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; rush 1 + -ee

Example Sentences

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He rushed up the steps just as a Freshman rushee was starting down all alone and demanded the rent for six months on the spot, threatening to throw us out into the street that minute.

From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George

The Thetas invited her to their "rushee" party, and things looked well.

From Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Rogers of Indiana' by Hay, Douglas (Douglas N.)

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