OriginShortened 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
- masculinea pro, professional
- jargon, masculineprofessor
Formsproffen(definite, singular) · proffar(indefinite, plural) · proffane(definite, plural)
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