Da Gei

Definition

The art of silently rebelling against a boring class by covertly gaming on your device while the teacher drones on, blissfully unaware of your digital escape. A rite of passage for students with WiFi access and zero chill.

Example Usage

The entire back row was da gei-ing during Mr. Johnson's lecture on the Thirty Years' War.

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