Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rushee

noun

/ˈrʌʃi/

Definition

A student who is rushing for a fraternity or sorority, typically during a recruitment period.

Examples

As a rushee, Jenna attended several recruitment events to meet the current members of her preferred sorority.
The rushees learned about the fraternity’s values and traditions during the open house.
After an exciting week of rush, many rushees received bids from their chosen organizations.

Meaning

The term ‘rushee’ refers to an individual who is seeking to join a Greek-letter organization, engaging in various events and activities to show interest and compatibility.