What is Grade-whore?
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A person whose life is extremely oriented around grades and who would therefore do anything to get good grades. Someone who cares excessively about grades and therefore does not have a social life. Also known as a grade-grubber. In some cases, a teacher's ideal student. Usually a social outcast/misfit.
"Anu told me that she would even run around the school in a bathing suit on a winter's day for extra credit. Grade-whore!"
"Ugh, I know my teacher marked me wrong on this question. I'm going to go argue for my 1 point."
"Why? You got a 97% on that test, don't be such a grade-whore."
"He couldn't make the party because he was too busy studying for his Calculus test. Grade-whore."
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