proff

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)

  1. very agile, showing superior mastering

Noun

proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffer, definite plural proffene)

  1. a pro, professional
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hyponyms
  • fotballproff
  • proffboksing
  • proffspiller
  • profftilbud

Etymology 2

Shortened form of professor

Noun

proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffer, definite plural proffene)

  1. (jargon) professor
Usage notes

Jargon among university students.

References

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)

  1. very agile, showing superior mastering

Noun

proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffar, definite plural proffane)

  1. a pro, professional
Synonyms
Antonyms

Etymology 2

Shortened form of professor

Noun

proff m (definite singular proffen, indefinite plural proffar, definite plural proffane)

  1. (jargon) professor
Usage notes

Jargon among university students.

References
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