drinking man's degree

noun

drinking man's degree

noun

Etymology From the stereotype of a student who prefers to drink alcohol rather than study and attend lectures; rhymes with thinking man in terms like thinking man's crumpet.

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UK, Humorous, Informal, No plural A lower second class honours or 2.2 degree.

Synonyms
desmond

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