HAZING — Definition of HAZING

To be or become hazy, or thick with haze.

To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college or military unit.

To oppress or harass by forcing to do hard and unnecessary work.

In a rodeo, to assist the bulldogger by keeping (the steer) running in a straight line.

An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.