frat
UK: fræt | US: fræt
n. (informal) short for "fraternity," a social organization of male students at a college or university.
n. (colloquial) a group of men sharing close bonds, often associated with rowdy or exclusive behavior.
"Frat" is a clipped form of "fraternity," derived from the Latin fraternitas (brotherhood), which itself comes from frater (brother). The term entered English via Old French fraternité. The colloquial shortening to "frat" reflects informal campus speech, emphasizing camaraderie (or sometimes negative stereotypes) associated with these groups.
He joined a frat during his freshman year to build connections.
The frat hosted a charity event last weekend.
Some criticize frat culture for promoting exclusivity.
Their frat house is known for its lively parties.
She attended the frat’s annual alumni dinner with her brother.