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academic terrorist

One who runs academic courses and takes pleasure in the failings of their student cohort. An academic terrorist assigns material they know the students cannot pass without significant stress. Attempts to reason with an academic terrorist results in them refusing to change material and even doubling down on their stance.
The professor is writing the exam with material we haven't learned yet. They're such an academic terrorist.
by bogza October 30, 2019
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academized

Disqualified for or discharged from a position in order to accommodate a locally educated peer.
There is no document trail. A graduate of the local school whose kid's best friend's mother is the team leader wanted Ellie's job and that was it; they academized her.
by Zappin' Nap October 27, 2021
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Misguided Academic

An academic or a scholar that still maintains their ability to think critically and form informed opinions on topics within their field without the indulgence of “the company line “ or narrative that is in the mainstream. Note: these opinions are still fact based.
I heard that my professor was a misguided academic because she has first hand expertise unlike Bob on Twitter.
by ScorpioKitty October 26, 2022
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Academic Triage

Studying one or two subjects in school more than others because of personal preference or just not caring about them.
I’m not studying Latin right now, it’s a sort of Academic Triage.
by Lifel1k3 April 2, 2022
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Academic Integrity

Jenny: "Bob is really smart how did he get those high grades?"
Rob: "He preserved his academic integrity"
by EldenMergo April 13, 2022
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Academic Envy

The feeling of jealousy that rushes through your body when hearing about others’ academic success and achievements.
The rush of academic envy flowed through my body as she flaunted her A+ while I was stuck with a C.
by Kimber1yyy February 10, 2021
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academic gangbang

When there are multiple assignments due for various classes at the same time.
Me: Damn I have a history, sociology, English paper due this weekend. It’s an academic gangbang.
by TheWiiFitnessTrainer March 11, 2021
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