Desmond
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Noun — (British university slang) A lower second-class honours degree, informally called a "2:2."
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Etymology
A pun on the name of actor and broadcaster Desmond Tutu — "Tutu" sounds like "2:2," the grade it refers to.
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What does “Desmond” mean?
The word “Desmond” means (British university slang) A lower second-class honours degree, informally called a "2:2.". In plain terms, british student slang for a 2:2 university degree, one grade below a 2:1.
How do you pronounce “Desmond”?
“Desmond” is pronounced DEHZ-muhnd (/ˈdɛzmənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Desmond” in a sentence?
Here is “Desmond” used in a sentence: “He scraped a Desmond after a rough final year.”
What part of speech is “Desmond”?
“Desmond” is a noun.
Is “Desmond” a common word?
“Desmond” is an uncommon word in modern English.