haz|ing

haz|ing
haz|ing «HAY zihng», noun.
1. U.S. (among students) the forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks on freshmen by upperclassmen.
2. Especially Nautical. punishment by unpleasant or unnecessary duties; continual overwork.
3. the period of being hazed.

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