Do Penn professors know Penn lingo?
Once again, pulling trig has nothing to do with trigonometry
Now freshmen have already chosen their classes for second semester, experienced our sports-less homecoming, and (hopefully) lived through Halloweek, we hope they’re finally versed in the Penn lingo.
You’re all fast learners – you did get into Penn after all.
However, there is another group which may be more naïve than the froshies. Yes, Penn professors, we are looking at you.
You all may (not) know how Canvas works, the answers to your final exams, the location of the faculty club, or where to find parking on campus, but the real question remains: do you know Penn slang?
We actually hung around after class to find out.
Luis Rios – Wharton, Management
What is sceney?
Means to be up to speed on what is trendy or popular.
What is Sink or Swim?
A situation where there are two types of outcomes, which is either success or failure but no indeterminate middle ground. (Ed. Note: Professor Rios, you’re not wrong…)
What does it mean to pull trig?
Something to do with trigonometry.
What is boot and rally?
The attitude to continue going past one’s physical limitations.
Who is a NARP?
Some type of authority figure.
What is a Late Night?
Every night.
Gail Shister – Critical Writing
What is sceney?
Could you spell that?
What is SABS?
The acronym of a STD.
What does it mean to go to Chouse?
Chinese takeout.
What is a prospy?
Short for Presbyterian.
Matthew Bidwell – Wharton, Management
What is Sink or Swim?
An unforgiving environment where you have to decide whether you’re going to succeed or fail.
What is a geed?
Cross between a geek and a nerd.
What is Chouse?
Sounds like chaos.
What does it mean to boot and rally?
“Vomit and then feel better.”
All in all, our professors seem to have a partial understanding of our slang.
So the next time you drop that you “totally pulled trig at Recess and then hit up the Theos late night,” be careful about who is listening.