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Harvard Terminology

Harvard Terminology is the ambiguous grouping of words, typically in response to an inquiry requiring action, who’s objective is to leave the inquirer with sufficient hope to stifle the inquiry. This fleeting hope is usually followed by confusion and bewilderment regarding the true nature of this cruel response.
Ryland: Hey Stacy, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go to a movie and grab a bite? Or maybe if you're not doing anything this weekend we could go to the beach. Let me know what works for you.

Stacy: That sounds like fun.

Ryland: You know, everytime you use Harvard Terminology, a baby turtle dies.
by RJL310 May 28, 2006
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Harvard Yarding

When a person performs a horrible attempted mimic of an accent whenever they hear a word commonly associated with said accent.
I hate that whenever Bill hears somebody mention anything about Boston, he just starts harvard yarding "Bahsten" for no reason!
by Captain Eagle Scout March 11, 2014
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harvard man

I was gonna get the job, but then some harvard man took it
by zwarkestcher July 7, 2017
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Harvard Westlake

A ritzy school in L.A. where a third of the kids are Asian, 'cause you have to be smart. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah are school holidays. And the rest are movie stars' kids or their parents own one-third of Sony.

High-pressure place. People cry because they didn't get into AP chemistry.

Has a sushi chef.
Don't go all Harvard Westlake on me. Your exam isn't till next week.
by Grings June 2, 2009
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Harvard Horseshit

Official corporate spin that tries to take a really bad situation and make it sound positive.
Harvard, after losing about 30% of their endowment value:

"In navigating the past year's storm, we developed greater financial flexibility, strengthened our investment team, sharpened our focus and positioned both HMC and the endowment to be robust, steady and, importantly, poised to benefit from growth in the world's economies,"

Jim: that is a pile of harvard horseshit.
by waytogo September 22, 2009
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Harvard Of The South

Vanderbilt University, possibly the greatest place on Earth. Amazingly hot pussy and definatly the place to go if you want to be drunk for four years and still do something with your life after you graduate.
by Bowl Cuts Forever August 15, 2008
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Harvard of the west coast

The Claremont Colleges

Seven prestigious colleges located in Claremont, California. Consists of 5 undergraduate and 2 graduate schools. The institutions are highly selective and are consistently ranked among the nation's best colleges in US News and World Report as well as in many other college guides.

Located in the city of Claremont, which is known as The City of Trees and PhDs. The Claremont Colleges are often referred to as Harvard of the West Coast primarily because the city is dominated by people with advanced degrees, doctorates etc. It is a place with a lot of old money, inherited wealth, and blue blood.

The undergraduate colleges include Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Pomona College and Scripps.

The two graduate colleges include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.

The Claremont College campuses are adjoining and within walking distance of one another. Put together, the campuses cover roughly one square mile.
The purpose of the consortium is to provide the specialization, flexibility and personal attention commonly found in a small college, with the resources of a large university. Their compartmentalized collegiate university design was inspired by the University of Oxford.
I'm smarter than you. I go to Harvard of the west coast. Aka the Claremont Colleges.
by danzigford March 29, 2011
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