Delibs
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Part of Speech
Noun; abbreviation for "deliberations"
Pronunciation
['duh lihbs] or ['dee lihbs]
Description
Delibs are meetings used to determine producers, directors, new members, or show selection for the coming year of productions for each theatre board. They can last for many hours, and they often occur early in the morning or late at night at a location on campus. They are also known for being particularly draining and intense.
Usage
The theatre speech community predominantly uses this word, both written and spoken in informal social contexts on campus.
Example Sentence
I'm exhausted, I was at delibs until 12:30 last night!
References
Based on survey and interview data from 10 Northwestern theatre majors.
