Pledge husband/wife

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[plej’ huz’ band/wīf’]

Definition

A platonic friend that can be taken to Greek events without the intention that something romantic/sexual will happen. If one has a pledge husband/wife, the two families (one from the fraternity and one from the sorority) can merge for pledge family events.

Example Sentences

A: Who are you taking to formal?

B: My pledge wife.