καψώνι

From καψώνω (kapsóno, “to feel heat”), from Ancient Greek καῦσις (kaûsis, “heat”), from καίω (kaíō, “to burn”).

• IPA^(key): /kaˈpsoni/
• Hyphenation: κα‧ψώ‧νι

καψώνι • (kapsóni) n (plural καψώνια)

1. (military) hazing (initiation pranks that involve humiliation, harassment or abuse)

   Οι παλιοί βάζουν καψώνια στους νεοσύλλεκτους.

   Oi palioí vázoun kapsónia stous neosýllektous.

   The older ones haze the new recruits.

2. (more generally, figuratively) hardship (difficulty or trouble; hard times)