prob

¹

[ prob ]

noun

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. problem.

prob.

²

abbreviation for

1. probable.
2. probably.
3. problem.

prob.

abbreviation for

1. probable
2. probably

Word History and Origins

Origin of prob¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

"Prob'ly some old scissor bills that got a notion of hangin' on to their land," Scattergood said.

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If I don't nail this large man, she'll prob'ly kick in me head.'

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She went in an awful hurry, and said prob'ly she'd be back pretty soon; but she has n't come yet.

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If anybody else comes along, don't you sell him to anybody else till I tell you, because prob'ly I'll simply buy him.

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"Prob'ly tell you to shut your head and go to sleep while you can," grunted Critch.

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