hell week
The week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of…The week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.
Meaning
2 senses(US, idiomatic)The week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.
(US)In a college or university, the week leading up to final examinations.
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