ragging

Meanings

• noun

  A tradition in some educational institutions where senior students bully or harass juniors, often involving verbal or physical abuse.

  - "Ragging is a common practice in many Indian universities."
  - "The senior students were arrested for their involvement in ragging incidents."

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Synonyms

hazing

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Variants

List of all variants of ragging that leads to same result
rag , rag on , ragged , ragged on , ragging , ragging on , rags , rags on

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the British custom of 'ragging' new students, which involved subjecting them to various forms of teasing and initiation.

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Trivia

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1. Ragging is not just limited to universities and colleges, but can also occur in schools and workplaces.

2. In some cases, ragging has led to serious injuries and even deaths.

3. Many educational institutions have strict anti-ragging rules and regulations in place to prevent such incidents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: Ragging is a form of bullying, where the power dynamic is based on seniority and authority within an educational institution.

2. Initiation: Ragging is often seen as an initiation ritual, where new students are subjected to various forms of harassment in order to be accepted into the student body.

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Culture

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Ragging is a controversial practice that has been linked to various negative outcomes, including mental and physical health issues, low self-esteem, and even suicide. It is often seen as a rite of passage, but efforts are being made to prevent it through stricter laws and awareness campaigns.

How to Memorize "ragging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of senior students teasing and harassing new students in an educational institution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ragging' with bullying and initiation rituals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-G-G-I-N-G: R for Ritual, A for Abuse, G for Graduation (the ultimate goal for seniors), I for Initiation, N for Nuisance, and G for Graduates (those who have undergone the ritual).

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