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Bandera de Chile

/Sounds like 'meh-CHO-na'/

In Chile, a first-year university student — the fresh-faced newcomer that upperclassmen welcome with elaborate hazing rituals, pranks, and long-standing academic traditions.

Example

"The first-year students got completely lost looking for their classrooms."

"We should help the freshers navigate the registration system."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Resaca o malestar del día después de beber demasiado alcohol. En Chile y España es esa sensación horrible de dolor de cabeza y náuseas que te hace jurar que nunca vas a volver a tomar.