prof

[ prof ]

/ prɒf /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of prof

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; by shortening

Words nearby prof

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Other definitions for prof (2 of 2)

Prof.

abbreviation

Professor.

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How to use prof in a sentence

At this point, we might want to offer the Prof a cold compress, along with an eye roll.
Atheist King Richard Dawkins’ Rape Fantasy|Tim Teeman|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Is it really, as the prof intends, a radical challenge to gender norms?
Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies|Lizzie Crocker|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has as a result been labeled the Brothers poem by Prof. Obbink.
Scholars Discover New Poems from Ancient Greek Poetess Sappho|James Romm|January 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That was the point in the article where I sighed a deep "thank you" to Prof. Gavison.
For Israeli Chief Rabbi: Nobody|Gershom Gorenberg|July 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Prof. Takao Tanase also believes that Japan will ratify the convention, but not fully implement it.
Japan’s Child Kidnapping Problem|Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky, Jake Adelstein|May 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Prof. Hales suggests that Eclympasteyre represents Icelon plastora, where plastora is the acc.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
Mr. Drury can not claim to have recorded verbatim Prof. Vaughn's remarks, but has endeavored to give the substance.
Etidorhpa or the End of Earth.|John Uri Lloyd
In a moment of noteworthy frankness Prof. Skeat has admitted that “Scientific etymology is usually clumsy and frequently wrong”.
Archaic England|Harold Bayley
To use the words of Prof. Venable, they do not "comport with the general delicacy of the book."
Etidorhpa or the End of Earth.|John Uri Lloyd
Prof. Stone, of Manchester, has found Euchlorine of a great service as an aerial disinfectant.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for prof (1 of 2)

prof

/ (prɒf) /

noun

informal short for professor

British Dictionary definitions for prof (2 of 2)

Prof.

abbreviation for

Professor

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Origin of prof

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British Dictionary definitions for prof (1 of 2)

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