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Definition of hazing

hazing

/ˈheɪzɪŋ/
haz · ing
Plural:hazings
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• noun

1

North American The practice of subjecting newcomers to a group, such as a college fraternity, athletic team, or club, to humiliating, abusive, or strenuous tasks as part of an initiation ritual.

Example

"The university implemented strict policies to eliminate hazing among campus fraternities and athletic teams."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the 17th-century nautical verb 'haze', meaning to punish or harass sailors with unnecessary or exhausting work, likely borrowed from Old French 'haser' (to irritate or insult).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hazing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hazing
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