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Cougar

nounattested in dialogue

A student or alumnus of the Washington State University.

noun

  1. 1

    slangA student or alumnus of the Washington State University.

    The most helpful part of having a Washington State MBA is using the Cougar connection. Boeing is the most common example; you can always find a Cougar at Boeing who is in the department you're interested in. Once a Coug always a Coug.

Etymology

In reference to the Washington State Cougars, one of the university's sports teams.

Forms

plural
Cougars
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