desmond

See also: Desmond

English

Etymology

From Desmond (“given name”); abbreviation of Desmond Tutu (South African archbishop); from Tutu (“surname”) which sounds like 2.2 (two-two).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛz.mənd/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)
  • Homophone: Desmond

Noun

desmond (plural desmonds)

  1. (British, rhyming slang, education) A lower second class honours or 2.2 degree.

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