prog
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- noun
- /prɔg/
- Offensive
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progre
- But when a progressive Veep says it, prog expectations are raised that his boss will wield the mighty power of state to do something.
Examples
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In discussions about healthcare, some people call their opponents progs as a way to criticize their progressive policies.
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Many progs advocate for climate action and social justice reforms.
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It's clearly one area where libs/progs are not getting it done.
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If you don't, the progs will steal your vote if they get the chance.
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America is up against every group that's been promised something by the progs.
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What did we progs and libs get wrong here based on this Obama performance?
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Many of their regular subscribers are probably progs too, so they will applaud the decision, I'm sure.
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FDL and us progs are going to have to figure out where we got punked and do something about it.
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The group of progs gathered to discuss their plans for the upcoming election.
Synonyms
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A person who supports social and political change to make society fairer
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A person who supports social equality and more government help
A person who supports political ideas that want social change, sometimes used as an insult
Antonyms
How Progressive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prog is a short form of progressive, meaning someone who wants social or political 'progress' or reform. That's why calling someone a 'prog' marks them as a supporter of new ideas or change.