studyin
Absorbing academic material
Studyin is an informal spelling of "studying," reflecting casual pronunciation that drops the final g.
Common in text messages, social media, and representations of vernacular speech: What you studyin for?
The spelling signals relaxed tone rather than ignorance of standard forms.
Student assignments for outside class
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
- textbooksEducational reference volumes
- examsFormal academic tests
- notesBrief written records
revision · memorizing · library · assignments · coursework · essays · lectures · finals
Molar action sometimes
- hustlingHurrying or swindling
- focusingConcentrating on one point
- workingIn active function
- dedicatingCommitting to a purpose
committing · applying · concentrating · effort · discipline · determination · staying up late · all-nighters
Actively looking at something
- examiningInspecting with care
- analyzingExamining in detail
- scrutinizingExamining something very closely
- observingPerceiving attentively
investigating · surveying · inspecting · contemplating · pondering · assessing · evaluating · monitoring
Losing outer covering
- practicingRepeated skill refinement
- woodsheddingIntensive private practice
- transcribingConverting to written form
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
licks · grooves · chops · ear training · improvisation · standards · charts · riffs
homework
Student assignments for outside class
notes · revision · memorizing · library · assignments · coursework · essays · lectures · finals · midterms
grinding
Molar action sometimes
dedicating · committing · applying · concentrating · effort · discipline · determination · staying up late · all-nighters · burning midnight oil
watching
Actively looking at something
- examiningInspecting with care
- analyzingExamining in detail
- scrutinizingExamining something very closely
observing · investigating · surveying · inspecting · contemplating · pondering · assessing · evaluating · monitoring · tracking
shedding
Losing outer covering
- practicingRepeated skill refinement
- woodsheddingIntensive private practice
- transcribingConverting to written form
scales · licks · grooves · chops · ear training · improvisation · standards · charts · riffs · technique
studyingoofing off
Idling instead of working
slacking · slacking off · spacing out · zoning out · daydreaming
studyinplaying
Participating in recreation
partying · chilling · relaxing · hanging out · gaming
studyinzoning out
Losing conscious attention temporarily
spacing out · daydreaming · tuning out · vegetating · blanking
- study hallSupervised schoolwork time
- study guideExam preparation resource
- study groupLearners meeting to prepare
- study abroadAttend university overseas
- character studyWork examining personality
- study buddyAcademic collaboration companion