dead week

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Definition of dead week in English English dictionary

In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week

Turkish pronunciation

ded wik

Synonyms

swot vac, reading week

Pronunciation

/ˈded ˈwēk/ /ˈdɛd ˈwiːk/

Etymology

() 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.