hazing

[ hey-zing ]

noun

1. subjection to harassment or ridicule.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hazing¹

First recorded in 1815–25; haze ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Before the game Tuesday, Nike released a commercial where James filled Bronny’s car with Fruity Pebbles cereal in a rookie hazing.

From Los Angeles Times

Yu’s report called on the police department to ban “‘rites of passage’ that might be construed as hazing or disparate treatment towards probationary officers.”

From Los Angeles Times

The bear required a different type of hazing than the others.

From Los Angeles Times

He initially told only a few family members and friends, until a chance run-in years later with one of the officers who was present during the hazing.

From Los Angeles Times

Thirteen years have passed since Danny Chen, an Army private from New York, killed himself while serving in Afghanistan after experiencing brutal hazing and racist taunts from fellow soldiers.

From New York Times