tufthunting
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Meaning · English
The practice of seeking after, and hanging on, noblemen, or other esteemed people, especially in English universities.
Register: archaic, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tufthunting” mean?
The practice of seeking after, and hanging on, noblemen, or other esteemed people, especially in English universities.
Is “tufthunting” formal or informal?
tufthunting is generally archaic, slang.