Soph

/sɑf/ noun

Definition

Short for sophomore, a student in the second year of high school or college.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'sophomore,' which comes from Greek 'sophos' (wise) and 'moros' (foolish), literally 'wise fool'—a playful name for second-year students.

Kelly Says

The word 'sophomore' literally means 'wise fool' because second-year students think they know everything but still have much to learn—the ancient term is a perfect capture of teenage confidence.

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