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drinking man's degree

(UK, informal, humorous) A lower second class honours or 2.2 degree.

ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈmænz dɪˈɡɹi89 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, informal, humorous) A lower second class honours or 2.2 degree.

Origin: From the stereotype of a student who prefers to drink alcohol rather than study and attend lectures; rhymes with thinking man in terms like thinking man's crumpet. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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