verb

Rog

roj

Rog (verb) means (informal, dialect) To shake something. Example: “He rogged the branch to knock the apples loose.”

verb

(informal, dialect) To shake something.

"He rogged the branch to knock the apples loose."

interjection

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 notes

In 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.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

rogged past tense, Rogs plural, rogs plural, rogs singular

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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”).

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Rog

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Frequently asked questions

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.