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This glossary includes a list of common slang words used exclusively by Cambridge students.

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Student slang for a rower. Although widely and proudly used by keen rowers themeselves, it can often be used to poke fun at those members of the rowing club that are particularly obsessed or ...

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

A cafe located within a college or faculty that is open during the day and contains drinks,snack-food and lunch items. They are normally open all day and are subsidised by the college.

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Student slang for a student reading Mathematics.

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The first of three terms of the Cambridge University academic year.

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Pronounced natski, it is student slang for a student reading the Natural Sciences Tripos.

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Clothing or sportswear emblazoned with the logo/emblem of any college/university society, sportsclub or association to which you belong.

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If one is 'deaned', this means that they have faced punishment from their college Dean for some casual misdemeanour such as excessive drinking, vandalism or anti-social behaviour. They may also have ...

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

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