house points

English

Noun

house points pl (plural only)

1. (usually in the plural, British) Point awarded to a member of the house of a grammar school or public school for sporting and other achievement.
2. (humorous) "Points" awarded in jest in a domestic environment for performing chores.

Translations

Points awarded to a member of a grammar school for some achievement

• French: bon point (fr) m

See also

• brownie point