rushee

Greek system hopeful

A rushee is a college student being recruited by a fraternity or sorority during rush—the formal period when Greek organizations select new members.

The rushee attends parties and events, hoping to receive a bid to join: The rushees lined up outside the sorority house.

Also spelled rush-ee.

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pledge

Binding promise given

chapter · pledging · induction · hazing · legacy · house · formal · informal · recruitment · socials

candidate

prospect

Potential client or opportunity

contender · interviewee · potential · nominee · vetting · screening · selection · shortlist · qualifications · credentials

Categories
Opposites
membership status

rusheebrother

Male with shared parents

sister · active member · pledge · alumnus · alumna

power dynamic in selection

rusheerecruiter

One who finds candidates

selector · active · interviewer · evaluator

Phrases
Family

rush, rushed, rushing, unrushed, rusher, rushers, rushees

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