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prob

/ˈpɹɑb/

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01a problem

B1

n. a short way to say 'problem', often used in the phrase 'no prob'.

n. an informal clipping of 'problem', frequently occurring in the fixed expression 'no prob' as a response to a request or thanks.

“I can help you with your homework later, no prob.”

“He messaged back saying it was no prob to pick up the extra shift, provided he could leave early on Friday.”

Informal

02probably

B2

adv. a short way to write 'probably' in text messages or online.

adv. an informal clipping of 'probably', restricted almost exclusively to digital messaging and casual social media contexts.

“I'll prob be late to the party because of the traffic.”

“The team will prob announce the new software update by the end of the week, according to the latest leaks.”

Informal · Slang

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