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pross

1 American  
[pros] / prɒs /

verb (used without object)

Scot. and North England.

  1. to exhibit pride or haughtiness; put on airs.

pross 2 American  
[pros] / prɒs /

noun

Slang.

  1. prostitute.

Other Word Forms

  • prosser noun
  • prossy adjective

Etymology

Origin of pross1

Perhaps Scots variant, in v. use, of prowess

Origin of pross2

By shortening and respelling

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