Definition

A person who participates in or carries out acts of hazing, often involving initiation rituals that can be humiliating or abusive.

Example

The hazer was responsible for organizing the initiation activities for new members of the club.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new kid who got picked on by a hazer at school?

Yeah, that's really unfortunate. Hazing shouldn't happen at all.

I know, right? It just creates a toxic environment for everyone.

Exactly! We need to stand up against hazer behavior.

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Root Explanation

The word 'hazer' originates from the slang term 'haze', which is derived from the Old French 'haser', meaning to make a person dizzy or confused. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action. Therefore, a 'hazer' is a person who causes confusion or dizziness, often in a playful or teasing manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes others feel 'dizzy' or 'confused' — that's what a 'hazer' does, and the '-er' just means it's a person doing that.

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