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Ghostwriter 09-14-2009 03:04 PM

The Verb "to frat".
 
So my question is simple - What is the meaning of the verb "to frat".

I saw it used as "xyz group frats hard". Does this mean parties, hazes, wears preppy clothes or simply acts like a Fraternity is perceived to act? Is this a negative or a positive?

pearlbubbles 09-14-2009 03:12 PM

I've heard it in three contexts: "partying hard," "dressing fratty," and "acting stereotypically (usully negative)." These descriptions are generally used for three very specific fraternities on campus, or specific people within organizations who fall under the above mentioned definitions.

With this in mind, usually the definition is simply implied by context. With specific people, though, the "stereotypical" definition has been used as a positive thing. It's really all contextual; and for the people, at least, the definitions vary depending on whether a friend or a Greek bystander is making the comment.

pshsx1 09-14-2009 06:36 PM

Basically "to douche."

KSUViolet06 09-14-2009 06:36 PM

People are STILL sayng "frat hard?"


knight_shadow 09-14-2009 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshsx1 (Post 1847026)
Basically "to douche."

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Kevin 09-14-2009 06:47 PM

It's kind of like smurfing, but you're fratting instead.

kddani 09-14-2009 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshsx1 (Post 1847026)
Basically "to douche."

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the OP. Anyone I've ever heard use it as a verb is pretty much a douchebag.

WCsweet<3 09-14-2009 07:40 PM

The only time I heard it as a verb was in the context of partying.
"I heard the XYZ chapter frats harder than the frats."
I thought it was dumb then and I still do.

knight_shadow 09-14-2009 07:42 PM

I still have never heard this phrase (or "sorostitute" for that matter) used IRL. I don't know how folks come up with this garbage...

pshsx1 09-14-2009 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knight_shadow (Post 1847050)
I still have never heard this phrase (or "sorostitute" for that matter) used IRL. I don't know how folks come up with this garbage...

First time I heard it was at one of our SigEp convention things and some pledges said 'get your frat status up!!'

I hope most of those pledges didn't get initiated. Ugh.

knight_shadow 09-14-2009 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshsx1 (Post 1847081)
First time I heard it was at one of our SigEp convention things and some pledges said 'get your frat status up!!'

I hope most of those pledges didn't get initiated. Ugh.

Wow. Get your pledges in line lol

No, the only time I've heard these terms is on GC. Apparently, they're they're popular lexicon around these parts. I still don't see myself EVER using those terms. Ever.

VandalSquirrel 09-14-2009 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshsx1 (Post 1847081)
First time I heard it was at one of our SigEp convention things and some pledges said 'get your frat status up!!'

I hope most of those pledges didn't get initiated. Ugh.

I bet there was a lot of fratmosphere in the room. The fratitude is contagious.

KSUViolet06 09-14-2009 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshsx1 (Post 1847081)
First time I heard it was at one of our SigEp convention things and some pledges said 'get your frat status up!!'

I died inside just reading that.

RU OX Alum 09-14-2009 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knight_shadow (Post 1847050)
I still have never heard this phrase (or "sorostitute" for that matter) used IRL. I don't know how folks come up with this garbage...

I've heard someone say "sororitute." It made me think he was dumb.

SWTXBelle 09-14-2009 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum (Post 1847183)
I've heard someone say "sororitute." It made me think he was dumb.

ONLY cause he was/is.


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