Primal Scream

Usage Poll

Do you use "Primal Scream"?

Please vote below.

I use it very often.

0

I use it sometimes.

0

I've heard it but I never use it.

1

I've never heard of this word.

0

There was one vote since the poll was created on 15:41, 5 June 2017.

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Pronunciation

[ˈprʌɪməl skriːm]

['pri məl / skreem]

Part of Speech

Noun

Description

A tradition that involves students screaming at exactly 9:00 pm on the Sunday night prior to finals week every quarter as a way of relieving stress and tension before their exams.

Usage

This term is mostly used by students towards the end of each quarter, but anyone can use it.

Example Sentence

I really wanted to do Primal Scream this quarter, but I was studying and didn't check the time until 9:15.

Why It's Wild

This term is wild because it refers to a uniquely Northwestern tradition.CaptainKirk (talk) 16:51, 5 June 2017 (CDT)