COB

Part of speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[see’ ō’ bee’]

Definition

1. An acronym that stands for “continuous open bidding.” Even though formal sorority recruitment only happens during the winter, chapters that have not met a set quota of members can recruit new sorority members informally. This process involves smaller events and one-on-one “coffee dates” to get to know members.

2. A person who has joined through this informal recruitment process.

Related terms

New Member

Example sentences

“We have COB ice cream event at the house this weekend." “I joined in the spring, so I’m a COB.”