skittles

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Definition

A college tradition (notably at Wofford) where naked people with letters on their chests arrange themselves to spell out words or slogans for cheers and entertainment. It's essentially human Scrabble with maximum commitment to school spirit.

Example Usage

The cheerleaders organized a skittles routine to spell out 'GO TERRIERS' during halftime.

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