noun
trog
trog
Trog (noun) means a lout or unruly troublemaker (British slang). Example: “A gang of trogs was hanging around outside the shop.”
noun
1
A lout or unruly troublemaker (British slang).
"A gang of trogs was hanging around outside the shop."
verb
1
To walk wearily or trudge somewhere.
"We trogged across town in the rain looking for a taxi."
"So down Westwood Road I trogged, looking left, looking right, searching high and low for Slade Alley."
— David Mitchell, Slade House (2015)
How to use trog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for either a lout, or trudging along tiredly.
When to use it
Informal, chiefly British.
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Word forms
- Plural
- trogs
- Third person singular
- trogs
- Past tense
- trogged
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Etymology
A shortened form of "troglodyte."
Rhymes for trog
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What does “trog” mean?
The word “trog” means a lout or unruly troublemaker (British slang). In plain terms, british slang for either a lout, or trudging along tiredly.
How do you pronounce “trog”?
“Trog” is pronounced trog (/tɹɒɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trog” in a sentence?
Here is “trog” used in a sentence: “A gang of trogs was hanging around outside the shop.”
What part of speech is “trog”?
Depending on how it is used, “trog” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “trog” have?
“Trog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lout or unruly troublemaker (British slang).
