dead week
Meaning
Noun
- In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week.
Related
Similar words
- swot vac, similar concept in the Commonwealth (excluding Canada)
- reading week, equivalent term in Canada
Origin
- Possibly from the propensity during this period for students to cram for final exams and complete term papers, often resulting in sleep deprivation, increased irritability, and stress. Also possibly from the lack of classes or activities scheduled during this period, in order to allow more study time.
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