Prolly

Word PROLLY
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈpɹɒ.li/

Definitions and meanings of "Prolly"

What do we mean by prolly?

Probably.

A spoken colloquialism that existed pre-internet, despite what many people claim. "Prolly" is a clipped pronunciation of "probably"; compare with "g'day" as a clipped pronunciation of "good day", or "gonna" as a common spoken shortening of "going to". Certainly non-standard, but not necessarily indicative of the writer's laziness. For some, writing in this manner mimics their natural speech pattern/dialect. Urban Dictionary

Literary colloquialism for "probably", most likely first used in print in John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces, (1980), in the speech of one of the book's characters, the mother of the protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly. The use of the word is meant to reflect the speech typical of white working-class residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. Urban Dictionary

Web-slang abbreviation of "probably". Used extensively in forums and instant messsaging worldwide. Urban Dictionary

New word for probably. Urban Dictionary

Shortened version of "probably." Used by lazy people who justify the misspelling by claiming that it is faster to type 6 letters than it is to type 8 letters. Urban Dictionary

1. adv. - shortened variant of "probably"; in all likelihood; likely. Typically used online. Urban Dictionary

For Idiots who cannot spell probably correctly use this version. Urban Dictionary

The lazy and misspelled use of the word "probably". Urban Dictionary

Lazy and illiterate AOLer retarded way of spelling PROBABLY. Urban Dictionary

It means probably not a short form used by many people originating from the peterborough area Urban Dictionary

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The word "prolly" in example sentences

… yeah … it prolly is … the way HE parsed it all … he knows his audience … “keep it stupid, simple.” … visa versa too … ❋ Unknown (2010)

As far as the GOOP and parties go … I’d suspect any party THOSE boys are involved in prolly has a Lesbian Bondage them, huh? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Please ban Mark for douchebaggery, he's neither bringing witty commentary (gracias commie) nor providing ironic ridicule fodder (aka prolly). ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

I threw this in because I know how many Wordies detest the words "prolly" and "awesome." ❋ Unknown (2007)

PCLOS / MM08 has some terrific press - everywhere - which most of its potential users 'prolly' read. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I feel your pain — even though your parents are prolly my age. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I would say 222. its a far shooting consitent gun, shells are cheap to reload and can prolly fined one on sale somwehers for a good price. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nooooooope … just the beer … no doubt flat … and warm … prolly day old Budweiser ta boot … ❋ Unknown (2010)

Well now you done it, Big John is prolly digging a nuke shelter in his backyard now. ❋ Unknown (2010)

July 10th, 2009 12: 22 am ET good. his is prolly the dirtiest appointment ever. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“That fish is prolly worth a lot of money, you know?” she said. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On February 20th 2009, ummm wrote: shouldnt have gave him herpies like thats prolly the main thing and why she aint tell him be4 they smashed .. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Re above - in fact it's Roger Squires - better known here as Rufus - prolly the most prolific setter around. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I am not one of the anti-summit people but i am worried about their choices for Eclipse. but in the end, im prolly gonna enjoy it so im trying not to worry … too much. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She prolly made a very pretty penny for a short time of work. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Someone should make a Top 10 list of the worst “Top 10 worst” lists and this one would prolly be near the top. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She said she'd prolly come over after she's finished relaxin' [at the beach]. (spoken example) "I'm prolly gonna [head down] to Toranna {Toronto} for the [May 2-4]." ❋ Nimsicle (2010)

That prolly is [the reason] [he left] in [the first] place. ❋ Christopher Henry (2005)

Red: I'll prolly [cream] my shorts when they release [Halo 2]. Blue: You're such a [cockbite]. ❋ SticKboy (2004)

I prolly have [forgotten] any [basic] English I [learned] in school. ❋ Raindance (2003)

I could prolly [save] more time and appear less stupid by [typing] "[prob]" instead. ❋ Dream_On (2012)

1. You should prolly used "prolly" only in instant messaging. Using it in real life sounds kinda [lame-o]. But I prolly won't follow this rule [anyhow]... Usage Notes: Using "prolly" and other forms of internet slang do not make one an idiot, unlike many of the [arrogant people] here have established. It is used simply because it is quicker to type "prolly" than "probably". ❋ Rerakudeshigunesu (2008)

I am prolly stupid because [I cannot] [spell] [probably]. ❋ Lindskay (2006)

She didn't [get on] [chat] today, and prolly had to [go to work]. ❋ Halfshell (2013)

[AOLer]: i [wil] prolly go 2 [skool] 2marrow. ❋ Proeliatoranimus (2005)

when referring to someone [writing] your [essay] for you [Oh, yeah], she'll prolly write that for him ❋ Ginger Snapper (2011)

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