S-A-T

Definition

An acronym mockingly standing for 'Sucky, Aggravating Tripe' used to describe the SAT standardized test and similar exhausting academic assessments. A student's frustrated way of expressing their disdain for high-stakes testing.

Example Usage

I'm so glad those S-A-Ts are over—I never want to see another bubble sheet again.

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