A practice in which the most passionate of Harry Potter fans engage, in which upon first meeting another person one attempts to ascertain which house in Hogwarts that person belongs before learning anything else about said individual. Those who advocate for this practice claim it is far more effective in predicting and anticipating a person's character and personality than other forms of "marking" that many other humans may deploy. For example, the feminist philosopher Marilyn Frye describes "sex marking," a process of trying to determine another's sex and/or gender so as to impose upon them rigid expectations based on inaccurate gender norms and roles that only serve to stifle human capacity. Male and female are ambiguous, broad, and essentially meaningless term, containing within each of them the full spectrum of the human condition. Sex marking, therefore, is an inaccurate means of developing an understanding of another human. House marking, on the other hand, is far more effective in anticipating how a person will act, think, or live. Knowing someone is a Slytherin provides a far better basis for predicting behavior than knowing they are female.
by fryeismagical December 11, 2012
Get the house markingmug. The unofficial Fraternity house of the Iota Upsilon chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi (the Jewish Fraternity). It is located at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, right across the street from the President's house. The appearance of the house is that of a rundown grayish century home. The parties take place in a space that could be better defined as a Machiavellian dungeon than a basement. It is common to find brothers of the Chapter urinate outside during parties, so as to accommodate the very few attractive girls in attendance who may wish to use the only bathroom. The garage is often kept unlocked, which is very stupid as the Chapter's beer and hard seltzer reserves are typically stored there.
Historically, the Trap House and the Chapter served as the primary point of cocaine distribution in the University throughout the mid to late 20th century. The 'dungeon' was once put to use not only for partying, but also for the pseudo-torture of pledges. The chapter no longer hazes pledges.
The Trap House is not owned by the Fraternity, nor is it even leased by the Chapter. Rather, a select group of 2-5 brothers volunteer to rent the house from Prestige Properties every year. Prestige Properties is a component of the Iowa City based 'Cabal' which holds a monopoly on rented housing (rumors abound that the Cabal once had, or still has, ties with the Capra-Patterson Syndicate; some instead suggest a connection with a Boston outfit named the 'Black Hand').
Historically, the Trap House and the Chapter served as the primary point of cocaine distribution in the University throughout the mid to late 20th century. The 'dungeon' was once put to use not only for partying, but also for the pseudo-torture of pledges. The chapter no longer hazes pledges.
The Trap House is not owned by the Fraternity, nor is it even leased by the Chapter. Rather, a select group of 2-5 brothers volunteer to rent the house from Prestige Properties every year. Prestige Properties is a component of the Iowa City based 'Cabal' which holds a monopoly on rented housing (rumors abound that the Cabal once had, or still has, ties with the Capra-Patterson Syndicate; some instead suggest a connection with a Boston outfit named the 'Black Hand').
Whale: "Are they going to have White Claws at the party at Trap House?"
Hot Girl: "Yes. But not for you." *points to weight scale at the door*
Hot Girl: "Yes. But not for you." *points to weight scale at the door*
by anonymous September 26, 2023
Get the Trap Housemug. A pint on the house!
Johnny was checking out bars to play music at, and they found our he is in Season 3 of Monopoly and they gave him a House Pint to help his chances (and theirs)!
by SRJCstudent October 10, 2023
Get the House Pintmug. The best of the 4 houses on the Riverside speech and debate team. This house if made of 15 legendary people.
by Larry figurino November 4, 2021
Get the Holly Housemug. Just said by cave johnson
Don't mind everything defined
He said let lyf take da lemons bacc
And he is famous for selling faulty products
Don't mind everything defined
He said let lyf take da lemons bacc
And he is famous for selling faulty products
by Player2170(roblox arsenal guy) October 5, 2019
Get the Burn ur house downmug. by TheSpartanicaOfAnyHellstromu3e March 22, 2025
Get the If That Is Your Partner Then Let Me Haunted House Because Crystal Chandeliers Hangmug. It's when you push your enemy or friend (if you are an awful person or you both are) down a well or below ground enclosure with ground level opening and while they are awake and terrified you defecate above them and say "remember the alamo" and refuse to help them out until they "clean house." Also known as " the buffalo bill basket."
Hey did you watch silence of the lambs? That part where buffalo bill keeps that girl in the well is so frightening! Oh yeah? Not as frightening as an alamo open house!
by wuce brayne January 8, 2014
Get the alamo open housemug.