Russ

/rʌs/ noun

Definition

a Russian person; also refers to Norwegian high school graduates celebrating their completion

Etymology

Short form of 'Russian', from Medieval Latin 'Russus'; in Norwegian context, from 'russefeiring' (graduation celebration)

Kelly Says

In Norway, 'russ' refers to graduating students who wear colored overalls and party for weeks - it's like spring break meets graduation rolled into one epic celebration!

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