noun
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prof
Prof (noun) means a short way of saying 'professor'. Example: “My prof said the essay deadline will not be extended.”
noun
1
A short way of saying 'professor'.
"He assumes a monotone: "'Yeah, I went to Southern.' 'Yeah, I majored in psych.' 'Yeah, I had a couple of profs who were interesting.'""
— Harold Henderson, Big Ideas (1988)
"My prof said the essay deadline will not be extended."
"I am meeting the prof after the lecture to discuss my project."
"The prof handed back our exams with detailed comments in the margins."
2
A short way of saying 'profit'.
"I link up Flipz, then we burn your bridge Then we laugh about it and split the prof"
— Stormzy, Mr Skeng (2017)
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Etymology
A shortening.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prof?
"prof" (noun) means a short way of saying 'professor'.
What is another word for prof?
Other words for "prof" include professor.
What are the different meanings of prof?
"prof" has 2 main meanings: 1. A short way of saying 'professor'; 2. A short way of saying 'profit'.
How do you use prof in a sentence?
Example: "My prof said the essay deadline will not be extended."
