slam book

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Definition of slam book in English English dictionary

traditionally a notebook passed from student to student in which questions are written and answered anonymously. Questions often focus on such issues as which girl is most popular, who is a dog, and which teacher is the worst dressed.It is kept as a token of sweet nostalgic evidence of time spent together at campus

Related Terms

slambook

A notebook, passed between students, for writing gossip or opinions

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Turkish pronunciation

släm bûk

Pronunciation

/ˈslam ˈbo͝ok/ /ˈslæm ˈbʊk/

Etymology

() Named "slam book" because when a teacher would come near, the book would be slammed shut and covered with homework, papers, or other appropriate camouflage.