spex
- noun
- Jargon
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spex
- Many students auditioned for this year's spex, hoping to perform in the popular comedy sketches.
Examples
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Attending a spex is a beloved tradition for students in Sweden and Finland.
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The university's annual spex was a huge success!
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The university's annual spex drew a sold-out crowd with its witty songs and colourful costumes.
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Have you seen the latest spex at the student theater?
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The university's annual spex showcased hilarious skits and catchy songs that left the audience in stitches.
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During the spring festival, students performed a lively spex that humorously critiqued current events.
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The talented cast put on a brilliant spex that combined satire with fantastic music, drawing applause from everyone present.
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Etymology
Spex comes from a Swedish short form of spektakel, which means 'show' or 'spectacle' and is like English spectacle. So a spex is a lively student 'show' with songs and sketches.