Prob

/prɑːb/ noun

Definition

A short, informal way to say 'probably' used in texting and casual conversation.

Etymology

Modern slang abbreviation of 'probably,' following the same pattern as 'def' (definitely) and 'poss' (possible). Emerged with texting culture in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

Language is always evolving—a generation ago nobody said 'prob,' but once texting made us shorten everything, new quick words were born that might actually stick around permanently.

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