Uni

usgb/ˈjuːni/
noun

Short for 'university'.

He's going to start uni in September.
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Often appears as...

  • start uni
  • finish uni

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Informal Usage

'Uni' is casual speech, more common among students and younger people.

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Are you excited to be starting uni next year?
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Primarily British

'Uni' is predominantly used in the UK and Australia, less in the USA.

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Most of my friends are at uni or working now.
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Life Phase

Refers to the time someone studies at a university, often implying the associated lifestyle.

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My uni days were some of the best of my life.
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