English · Slang Attested

victory lap

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một hoặc nhiều năm học thêm sau bốn năm truyền thống để hoàn thành bằng cử nhân

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It’s not just finances that lead to victory laps. Those who study abroad during undergraduate may find it difficult to earn enough credits to fulfill degree requirements in four years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One or more additional years of study in high school.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một hoặc nhiều năm học thêm ở trường trung học

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “victory lap” mean?

One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.

Is “victory lap” formal or informal?

victory lap is generally slang.