prob'ly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Clipping of probably (clipped pronunciation).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹɒb.li/
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Adverb[edit]

prob'ly (comparative more prob'ly, superlative most prob'ly)

  1. (colloquial, slang) Pronunciation spelling of probably.
    I should prob'ly keep my eyes on the road.
    • 1967-1969, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure
      All I want to do is write 'n write. But I'll prob'ly end up in COLLEGE. Ugh.

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