Fresher

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fresher

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun and adjective

Pronunciation

FRESH-er  /ˈfrɛʃə/

Definition

As a noun (British informal): a first-year student at university or college. As an adjective: comparative form of fresh — more fresh.

Plain meaning

A fresher is a British term for a first-year university student — someone new to university life. As an adjective, fresher simply means more fresh.

Register

The noun is informal and specifically British. The adjective is standard and neutral.