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