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Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology 1
Shortened form of profesjonist (“professional”), probably influenced by English pro
Adjective
proff (neuter singular proft, definite singular and plural proffe, comparative proffere, indefinite superlative proffest, definite superlative proffeste)
- very agile, showing superior mastering
Noun
proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffer, definite plural proffene)
- a pro, professional
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Etymology 2
Shortened form of professor
Noun
proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffer, definite plural proffene)
- (jargon) professor
Usage notes
Jargon among university students.
References
- “proff” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
- “proff” in The Ordnett Dictionary
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology 1
Shortened form of profesjonist (“professional”), probably influenced by English pro
proff (neuter singular proft, definite singular and plural proffe, comparative proffare, indefinite superlative proffast, definite superlative proffaste)
- very agile, showing superior mastering
Noun
proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffar, definite plural proffane)
- a pro, professional
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology 2
Shortened form of professor
Noun
proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffar, definite plural proffane)
- (jargon) professor
Usage notes
Jargon among university students.
References