varsity

varsity
n.
college or secondary-school team

(AE)

1) to make ('be selected to join') the varsity

2) the junior varsity

3) on the varsity (we play on the varsity)

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['vɑːsɪtɪ]
['college or secondary-school team'] (AE) to make ('be selected to join') the varsity
the junior varsity
on the varsity (we play on the varsity)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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