redshirting

red·shirt·ing

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Definitions of redshirting word

noun redshirting a high-school or college athlete kept out of varsity competition for one year to develop skills and extend eligibility. a child held back from starting kindergarten for one year, the practice of which is believed by some parents to give the child academic, athletic, and social advantages. 1
noun redshirting a character in a TV show or movie who dies soon after being first introduced: She's a redshirt who won’t make it to the next scene. 1
verb with object redshirting to withdraw (an athlete) from varsity competition for one year. to delay (a child) from starting kindergarten for one year: They redshirt their kids because they think it gives them a competitive edge. 1
verb with object redshirting to quickly kill off (a character) in a TV show or movie: That guard is totally going to be redshirted in the next five minutes. 1
verb without object redshirting (of an athlete) to withdraw from varsity competition for one year: He redshirted in 2010, only to come back faster and stronger the following season. to delay a child from starting kindergarten for one year: Would you redshirt if your kid’s preschool teacher recommended it? 1

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1970-80; redshirt + -ing1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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