Fracket
[frack-it]
noun
1. A coat worn to fraternity houses. These jackets are generally cheap and low-quality in case they get stolen while partying or lost while their owners are intoxicated.
Example: Don’t forget to wear your fracket to AEPi. It’s freezing out!
Panch
[pawn-ch]
noun
1. An abbreviation for Pancheros, aka a delectable late-night Mexican grill in Ann Arbor. Pancheros is open until 3AM Sunday through Wednesday, and 4AM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. They sell cheap burritos, quesadillas, and bowls: perfect to satisfy late night munchies!
Example: I’m starving! Can we stop at Panch on the way home?
Late Night or ln
[late night] or [el en]
noun
1. A term referring to a late night open party, generally beginning around 12am and open to all sororities.
Example: Did you hear Pike's having a ln tonight?
FAC
[F-A-C]
noun
1. FAC stands for Friday After Class and is used to refer to Friday darties (day parties) starting after class, generally around 3pm or 4pm.
Example: Phi Psi's having an FAC for St. Patrick's day!
Winterfest
[win-ter fest]
noun
1. A term referring to one of the biggest events of the year at Michigan. Winterfest is essentially a day full of tailgate-esque darties in the middle of winter where students party and watch members of Greek life participate in broomball competitions all day.
Example: I'm so excited that Winterfest is next week!
The Rock
[the rock]
noun
1. The rock legitimately refers to a massive rock on the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street in Ann Arbor. It's a tradition for students to paint this rock different colors for various occasions.
Example: Our sorority painted the rock the day of initiation.
MIP
[mip] or [M-I-P]
noun
1. An abbreviation for the term "minor in possession of alcohol." Police can give underage students and visitors MIPs if they are under the age of 21 if they are seen either carrying alcohol or are clearly intoxicated. Your body is a vessel. You can get an MIP simply for being drunk, so be careful!
past tense: mipped
Example: We were mipped last night.
Ref Room
[reff room]
noun
1. The ref room is a room in the Hatcher Graduate Library where many students often work and study.
Example: Let's go work in the ref room.
Skeeps
[skeeps]
noun
1. A nickname given to the popular Ann Arbor bar on Maynard Street, Scorekeepers.
Example: Are you going to Skeeps tonight?
Champs
[champs]
noun
1. A nickname given to the popular Ann Arbor liquor store on South University Avenue, Champions.
Example: I'm going to go buy a fifth at Champs later.
Halloweek
[hall-ow-week]noun
1. A term referring to a week in October dedicated to Halloween parties and celebrations.
Example: Wait we literally need 7 Halloweek outfits.
Fishbowl
[fish-bowl]
noun
1. Fishbowls are essentially massive beverages, generally served in fishbowl-sized glasses. The most popular place in Ann Arbor to get a fishbowl is definitely Rick's.
Example: Let's grab dinner at Rick's and split a fishbowl.
UGLI
[ugg-lee]
noun
1. An affectionate name given to the Undergraduate Library.
Example: Let’s go to the UGLI tonight and study for our Econ exam!
Mojo
[mo-joe]
noun
1. A nickname given to Mosher Jordan Hall, and generally used to refer to the dining hall there.
Example: Want to go to Mojo with me? I haven’t had lunch yet.
AA or A^2
[ay ay] or [ay squared]
noun
1. A quick abbreviation often used to refer to Ann Arbor, generally over text message or email.
Example: 1. I'm flying back to AA today.
2. Are you in A^2?
The Arb
[the arb]
noun
1. A nickname given to the University of Michigan's Arboretum.
Example: Let's go take a walk in the arb.
