Real Dictionary

haze
variable noun: Haze is light mist, caused by particles of water or dust in the air, which prevents you from seeing distant objects clearly. Haze often forms in hot weather.

haze in American English 1
a dispersion of fine sand, smoke, dust, etc. in the air that reduces visibility
to make or become hazy
noun: an aggregation in the atmosphere of very fine, widely dispersed, solid or liquid particles, or both, giving the air an opalescent appearance that subdues colors

haze in American English 2
to punish or harass by forcing to do hard, unnecessary work
transitive verb: to subject (freshmen, newcomers, etc.) to abusive or humiliating tricks and ridicule

haze in British English 1
noun: reduced visibility in the air as a result of condensed water vapour, dust, etc, in the atmosphere
verb: to make or become hazy

haze in British English 2
to subject (fellow students) to ridicule or abuse