Hermitism is the act of locking ones self away from society and avoiding clubs and dance floors. This usually occurs around the time of college/university exams. The phenomenon was first noticed in the metropolitan suburbs of Brisbane, Australia when many students found themselves dealing with an increased workload due to end of semester approaching. It was noted that often on a Friday & Saturday night, many social groups were missing vital members when out in public, at venues that serve alcoholic drinks, and play the sounds of up-tempo music.

Also refers to someone who is forced to stay at their private place of residence on a weekend to avoid being on a club dance floor while sober or due to lack of funds/ lack of confidence/ lack clothes which fit correctly/ generally being lame. These people are also following the principles of Hermitism.

Staying at home and punching the clown as much as possible.

A person who does'nt go out much ..Always seems busy when asked to go out/hang out...really tall people..and have touch screen phones

a person who uses playing with their new phone as an excuse to stay in on a Friday night.

Noun: Chente.

Someone who stays in their room all day avoiding social interaction because they’re antisocial and have social anxiety. They’re funny and open around their friends but are weirdos and loners around people they don’t know. They also have a low self-esteem. The hermit thinks that everyone is judging them but secretly no one gives a rats ass.

Hermit Mode is a period in anyone's life where depending on a situation you lock yourself away without telling anyone.

Usually in Hermit Mode you restrict yourself from social networking sites and people in general.

There's many reasons why you'd go into hermit mode such as depression, anxiety, boredom of company, stressed or he/she may haw studying to do but end up playing games anyway.

Basically when people/friends learn this phase every so often, they realise that there's no point trying to talk them out of it, and no point trying to see them.