verb
Rog
roj
Rog (verb) means (informal, dialect) To shake something. Example: “He rogged the branch to knock the apples loose.”
verb
1
(informal, dialect) To shake something.
"He rogged the branch to knock the apples loose."
interjection
1
Radio slang meaning "message received and understood," a shortened form of "roger."
""Rog, heading back to base now," the pilot replied over the radio."
How to use Rog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual shortening of "roger," used to confirm you've received a message; also an old dialect word for shaking something.
When to use it
Very informal; mostly seen in radio/CB chatter or as a clipped text reply.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rogs
- Third person singular
- rogs
- Past tense
- rogged
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"_____, heading back to base now," the pilot replied over the radio.
Etymology
Two possible origins: * Borrowed from Polish Róg, a metonymic occupational surname for a horn blower, from róg (“horn”). * Borrowed from Dutch Rog, a topographic or habitational surname from rog (“ray”).
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What does “Rog” mean?
The word “Rog” means (informal, dialect) To shake something. In plain terms, a casual shortening of "roger," used to confirm you've received a message; also an old dialect word for shaking something.
How do you pronounce “Rog”?
“Rog” is pronounced roj (/ɹɒd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rog” in a sentence?
Here is “Rog” used in a sentence: “He rogged the branch to knock the apples loose.”
What part of speech is “Rog”?
Depending on how it is used, “Rog” can be a verb and an interjection.
How many meanings does “Rog” have?
“Rog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal, dialect) To shake something.
