prog

¹ American  

[prog] / prɒg /

verb (used without object)

progged, progging

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

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noun

1. food or victuals.

prog. ² American  

abbreviation

1. progress.

2. progressive.

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Prog. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Progressive.

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prog ¹ British  

/ prɒɡ /

verb

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

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noun

1. slang food obtained by begging

2. dialect a Newfoundland word for food

prog. ² British  

abbreviation

1. programme

2. progress

3. progressive

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prog ³ British  

/ prɒɡ /

noun

1. short for proctor

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verb

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

Prog. ⁴ British  

abbreviation

1. Progressive (Party, movement, etc)

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prog ⁵ British  

/ prɒɡ /

noun

1. informal short for programme, esp a television programme

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Etymology

Origin of prog

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

He also loved prog rock, but that had made a music career seem unattainable.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

“Shame Game” has a psychedelic vibe that’s kinda like a hybrid of Strawberry Alarm Clock and Blue Oyster Cult, while the title track has a prog rock vibe redolent of Styx, Rush and Mars Volta.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

She was known for her passion for a wide range of music, championing everything from prog rock and punk to acid house and grime.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

In their own way, they highlight the band’s incomparable musicianship as arguably prog rock’s reigning masters.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2023

No sooner was thy father's death Proclaimed to some, with bated breath, Than every gambler was agog To win your rents and gorge your prog.

From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John