Rushee

Pronunciation: /rʌˈʃi/

Definitions of rushee

noun a person who is being rushed or recruited by a fraternity or sorority

Example Sentences

A1 The rushee was excited to join the fraternity.

A2 The rushee attended rush events to meet current members.

B1 The rushee had to go through an interview process to be accepted.

B2 The rushee impressed the fraternity with their leadership skills.

C1 The rushee was voted in as the new president of the fraternity.

C2 The rushee's dedication and commitment to the fraternity were unmatched.

Examples of rushee in a Sentence

formal The rushee impressed the fraternity members with his academic achievements.

informal The rushee seemed really cool and easy to talk to.

slang The rushee totally aced the interview and got a bid.

figurative As a rushee, she was like a sponge, absorbing all the information about the sorority.

Grammatical Forms of rushee

• past tense: rushed
• plural: rushees
• comparative: more rushee
• superlative: most rushee
• present tense: rushes
• future tense: will rush
• perfect tense: has rushed
• continuous tense: is rushing
• singular: rushee
• positive degree: rushee
• infinitive: to rush
• gerund: rushing
• participle: rushing

Origin and Evolution of rushee

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'rushee' originated in the United States as a term used in college fraternity and sorority recruitment processes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals seeking membership in a fraternity or sorority, the term 'rushee' has evolved to encompass anyone going through a recruitment or selection process for a group or organization.