prog

¹

[ prog ]

verb (used without object)

, progged, prog·ging.

1. to search or prowl about, as for plunder or food; forage.

noun

1. food or victuals.

prog.

²

abbreviation for

1. progress.
2. progressive.

Prog.

³

abbreviation for

1. Progressive.

prog

¹

/ prɒɡ /

noun

1. short for proctor

verb

1. tr (of a proctor) to discipline (a student)

Prog.

²

abbreviation for

1. Progressive (Party, movement, etc)

prog

³

/ prɒɡ /

verb

1. slang.
   intr to prowl about for or as if for food or plunder

noun

1. slang.
   food obtained by begging
2. dialect.
   a Newfoundland word for food

prog

⁴

/ prɒɡ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for programme, esp a television programme

prog.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. programme
2. progress
3. progressive

Word History and Origins

Origin of prog¹

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of prog¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Prog Spring David Weigel, Slate Before it was a joke, prog was the future of rock and roll.

From The Daily Beast

Then I suggested quietly that Phil's dollars could be put to a better use than for prog and liquor.

From Project Gutenberg

Ayn't you lucky boys, to have reg'lar work like this, and the best of prog!

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"That's because of the prog," growled the son, seeing his opportunity to square accounts quickly.

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For this excellent lodging they are charged sixpence a week, and all their prog is supplied at wholesale prices.

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The carriage followed with the prog, but as the road was in many places heavy, it did not move as fast as we did.

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