What does 'sophomore' mean?

[Hammer of Might]

It's a bit embarrassing to ask this because it's a commonly used phrase, but what is meant if something is referred to as 'sophomore'??

e.g. this is this band's sophomore release

??

 

[Gory Elephant]

It's a bit embarrassing to ask this because it's a commonly used phrase, but what is meant if something is referred to as 'sophomore'??

e.g. this is this band's sophomore release

??

A band's second album is commonly referred to as its "sophomore" release.

Unless I am mistaken.

 

[Stormwatch]

Yes. Second.

 

[Oceanic Motion]

I believe its more of an American word, I only ever really hear it in US shows and US sites.

 

[Avgrund]

Go Away.stop Making Threads.

 

[no country for old wainds]

Go Away.stop Making Threads.

Heh, you're such an idiot.

 

[Eternal_Decadent]

sophomore = second album.

 

[Gookalee Glock]

It also means, "Sophisticated moron."

 

[the alumnus]

Main Entry: 1soph·o·more
Pronunciation: 'säf-"mOr, -"mor also 'sof- or 'sä-f&- or 'so-f&-
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from Greek sophos wise + mOros foolish
Date: 1688
: a student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school

 

[Hammer of Might]

Go Away.stop Making Threads.

Why are you here? You're a complete cock!

Anyway thanks to others who gave useful replies - I had a fague feeling that it meant their 2nd album, but wasn't sure.

Cheers!

 

[Mr. Cactus]

It is a term referring to the second year in a 4-year school. Therefore, the second album is a "sophomore" album.

The word "sophomoric" means literally, "wise fool" because people of that educational level have learned enough to be considered wise, but tend to be foolish in their inflated opinion of themselves.

 

[Profanity]

It is the term used to refer to a second year student in an American high school.

Here are what the other years are refered to:
first year-freshman
second year-sophomore
third year-junior
fourth/final year-senior

 

[Hammer of Might]

Thanks.