priv

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English

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

Noun

priv (plural privs)

  1. (chiefly computing, informal, usually in the plural) Clipping of privilege.
    Do you have admin privs on the server?

Etymology 2

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Adjective

priv (not comparable)

  1. (Internet slang) Clipping of private.

Noun

priv (plural privs)

  1. (Internet slang) A private account.
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Polish

Etymology

Contraction of English private message.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈprif/
  • Rhymes: -if
  • Syllabification: priv

Noun

priv m inan

  1. (Internet slang) PM, private message on an Internet forum or other social site

Declension

Further reading

  • priv in Polish dictionaries at PWN