Gorge (verb)
. gorge
Definition: taking a hike down to the gorge and admiring the beautiful scenery. When it's not too cold, gorging also involves swimming in the water and maybe sitting behind a waterfall.
Attested: I first encountered this term when I arrived at Cornell about a week ago. A few of my new friends asked if I would like to gorge with them that afternoon.
Example: "For once, the sun is shining through the clouds here in Ithaca, so let's take advantage of the beautiful weather and gorge!"
Etymology: I believe the term "gorge" used as a verb in the sense of going to the gorge is unique to Cornell. In Standard English, to gorge means to eat greedily or glut. An outsider to Cornell would be quite confused, and maybe even alarmed, when a student here said that they were "excited about gorging later." The term was probably started by the first class to study at Cornell. They probably went to the gorge frequently to relieve the immense stress caused by their classes and never ending work. Soon enough, they reduced the activity to a simple verb - gorge.
- Tejal Shah

Gorging > (verb/gerund)
gÛrge-ing / rhymes with "foraging"
Definition: to go swimming or jumping (for recreation) in the gorges of Ithaca
Attested: I first encountered this term the third day of freshman orientation here at Cornell. My Orientation Counselor suggested we all go "gorging" as a group, meaning all of us go swimming down at the gorge near West Campus.
Example: "Hey guys," said my Orientation Counselor, "lets all go gorging today, it's a beautiful day out!"
Etymology: Outside of Cornell, at least as far as I know, "gorge" is only used as a noun. Here though, we incorporated the noun into an activity, shortening the phrase "lets go swimming in the gorge" to "lets go gorging." This is a very important term in Cornell/Ithaca life, as it is very common for students to go "gorging" this time of year, while the weather is nice and the water fairly warm.
- Courtney Berman

Grisley (noun)
grIzli
Definition: A derogatory term for Risley, a residential building of Cornell University.
Attested: I first heard this term in early October 1999 here at Cornell as uttered by a friend who lives in Risley.
Example: "Do you live in Grisley?"
Etymology: "Grisley" came about as a derogatory term for "Risley" first of all because it rhymes with "Risley." Secondly, "grizzly" is a type of bear. Because "Risley" is a residential building for people who are interested in all kinds of art, the stereotype is that they are "artsy-fartsy" or "hippyish." Furthermore, another stereotype is that "hippies" are, loosely, dirty people who let their hair grow out, etc. Hence, "Grisley" came about to describe "Risley" as bear-like.
- Phil Mazo