noun
soc
sohsh
noun
1
Informal short form of "sociology" or "social science," especially as a school or university subject.
"She's taking Soc 101 this semester."
2
A student club or society, especially in British university slang.
"He joined the chess soc in his first week."
How to Use Soc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual abbreviation — either the school subject "sociology" or a student "society" (club).
When to use it
Informal, mostly spoken or written in student/campus contexts.
Word Forms
socs plural, socs plural
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "sociology" or "society."