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frosh

 

[ froสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

college student

The term 'frosh' is an informal and colloquial term used primarily in North America to refer to a first-year student at a college or university. It originated as a short form of the word 'freshman.' Frosh are often involved in orientation activities and may participate in various events aimed at helping them acclimate to the campus culture. Being a frosh can be an exciting yet challenging time as students transition from high school to higher education, encountering new academic and social experiences.

Synonyms

freshman, newbie, rookie

Examples of usage

  • As a frosh, I was overwhelmed by the campus size.
  • Frosh week is a great time to make new friends.
  • Many frosh struggle with the transition to college life.

Translations

Translations of the word "frosh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calouro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคถเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erstsemester

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahasiswa baru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ัˆะพะบัƒั€ัะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierwszoroczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฐๅ…ฅ็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtudiant de premiรจre annรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ novato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birinci sฤฑnฤฑf รถฤŸrencisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ž…์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงู„ุจ ุฌุฏูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prvรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prvรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฐ็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prvak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrsta รกrs nemandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะฝัˆั– ะบัƒั€ั ัั‚ัƒะดะตะฝั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birinci kurs tษ™lษ™bษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ novato

Word origin

The word 'frosh' is a diminutive form derived from 'freshman,' which itself combines 'fresh,' meaning 'new' or 'recent,' with 'man,' historically used to denote a person. The usage of 'frosh' became popularized in the early 20th century, particularly among students attending universities in North America. It embodies the concept of newness and inexperience, reflecting the experiences of students during their first year of college. Over the years, 'frosh' has been embraced in various school traditions and events, such as 'frosh week' or 'frosh orientation,' where first-year students participate in activities designed to welcome them and help them integrate into campus life. The usage of informal terms like 'frosh' highlights the sense of community and camaraderie among students, often fostering a spirit of inclusivity among new entrants.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,018, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.