UW Slang
Campus/Surrounding Area
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Pop Culture
100

A common abbreviated term for the University of Washington

What is U Dub?

100

Three of the biggest companies founded in Seattle.

What are Starbucks, Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and Costco?

100

The name of UW's husky dawg.

Daily Double: The name of our Husky mascot.

Who is Dubs?

Who is Harry the Husky?

100

This movie features the quote, ā€œI’m the king of the world!ā€. 

What is "Titanic"?

200

A phrase used when Mount Rainier is visible on a clear day

What is The Mountain is Out?

200

The tallest mountain in Washington, easily viewable from Drumheller Fountain. 

What is Mount Rainier?

200

This UW alum is also one of the country's most notorious serial killers.

Who is Ted Bundy?

200

This artist performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show this year. 

Who is Bad Bunny?

300

University Way Northeast is colloquially known as this three-letter word

What is The Ave?

300

College of Engineering population (within plus or minus 1,000).

What is 5,048 undergrads?

300

The name of the character/celebrity that stars on the show "The Office" who went to UW.

Who is Dwight Schrute/Reign Wilson?

300

This "brainrot" phrase is commonly used in stressful situations.

What is "I'm going to crash out"?

400

This green gemstone is also a part of the affectionate nickname for Seattle

What is The "Emerald" City?

400

The names of two boba places on the ave.

What are Don't Yell at Me, Ding Tea, Share Tea, Boba Up, Yi Fang, Kung Fu Tea, etc. 

400

The year UW was founded (within plus or minus 5 years).

What is 1861?

400

This Seahawks RB was nicknamed "Beast Mode".

Who is Marshawn Lynch?

500

This popular wedge-shaped and deep-fried potato is called something unique in the PNW. 

What are Jojos?

500

The oldest building on campus.

What is Denny Hall?

500

This invention was created at UW that many of us put into our mouths every day.

What is bubble gum?

500

Finish the lyric: Today I don't feel like doing anything...

I just wanna stay in my bed.

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