Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hell-week
noun
/hɛl wiːk/

Definition
A period of intense and demanding workload, often preceding exams or major events, that tests individuals’ endurance and resilience.

Examples
- Many students dread hell-week as they prepare for final exams and projects, often sacrificing sleep and leisure.
- During the military training, recruits endure hell-week to build their physical and mental toughness.

Meaning
Hell-week is commonly used to describe a challenging time where individuals must work harder than usual, usually involving long hours and high stress.

Synonyms
- crunch time
- stress week
- pressure cooker
- hell month