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prog

1 American  
[prog] / prɒg /

verb (used without object)

progged, progging
  1. to search or prowl about, as for plunder or food; forage.


noun

  1. food or victuals.

prog. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. progress.

  2. progressive.


Prog. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Progressive.


prog 1 British  
/ prɒɡ /

verb

  1. slang (intr) to prowl about for or as if for food or plunder

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noun

  1. slang food obtained by begging

  2. dialect a Newfoundland word for food

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prog. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. programme

  2. progress

  3. progressive

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prog 3 British  
/ prɒɡ /

noun

  1. short for proctor

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verb

  1. (tr) (of a proctor) to discipline (a student)

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Prog. 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. Progressive (Party, movement, etc)

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prog 5 British  
/ prɒɡ /

noun

  1. informal short for programme, esp a television programme

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Etymology

Origin of prog

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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One would imagine that, like most surviving prog legends of his generation, Banks would be planning his next solo album, followed perhaps by a lengthy tour featuring guest appearances by some of his former bandmates.

From Los Angeles Times

Even after the band “sold out,” with huge radio hits like “Throwing It All Away” and “That’s All,” Banks didn’t recede; instead, he went covert. 1986’s “Invisible Touch” was an updated prog manifesto camouflaged as pop artifact.

From Los Angeles Times

When asked if he could imagine following the career path carved by other prog stars like his former bandmate Steve Hackett, who still releases new music independently and tours the nostalgia circuit constantly, Banks does not sound enthused.

From Los Angeles Times

Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will play 12 dates in honor of the band’s late drummer Neil Peart, whose monumental percussion talents made Rush a defining act in prog rock.

From Los Angeles Times

He also loved prog rock, but that had made a music career seem unattainable.

From Los Angeles Times