rag day

rag day
noun
a day on which university students hold a rag
Hypernyms: ↑day
Part Holonyms: ↑rag, ↑rag week

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rag day or rag week noun
In British universities, the particular day or week during which moneymaking activities, such as processions, etc for charity are organized
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