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单词 prexy
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Definition of prexy in English:

prexy

(also prex)
nounPlural prexies ˈprɛksiˈprɛksi
US informal
  • A president, especially the president of a college or society.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Except Carlow College's prexy Sister Grace Ann Geibel put this one together on Monday at Palumbo Hall on campus… and just try saying no to her.
    • But just try saying no to their daughter, Katherine Freyvogel, prexy of OCHS and the project's divining light.
    Synonyms
    head, chief, director, leader, governor, principal, master, chancellor, vice chancellor, dean, rector, warden, provost, captain, figurehead

Origin

Early 19th century (as prex): college slang.

 
 

Definition of prexy in US English:

prexy

(also prex)
nounˈprɛksiˈpreksē
US informal
  • A president, especially the president of a college or society.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Except Carlow College's prexy Sister Grace Ann Geibel put this one together on Monday at Palumbo Hall on campus… and just try saying no to her.
    • But just try saying no to their daughter, Katherine Freyvogel, prexy of OCHS and the project's divining light.
    Synonyms
    head, chief, director, leader, governor, principal, master, chancellor, vice chancellor, dean, rector, warden, provost, captain, figurehead

Origin

Early 19th century (as prex): college slang.

 
 
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