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prog
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As a noun, prog means progressive rock. As a verb, it means programme.
Meanings of prog
16 meaningsadjective
Abbreviation of progressive.
noun
informalmusic genreProgressive rock.
“He listens to a lot of prog.”
computinginformalA program.
informalpoliticsA progressive.
transgender slangProgesterone.
dialectA pointed instrument.
Older and rare meanings (4)
UKuniversity slangdatedA proctor.
obsoleteslangProvisions, food and supplies, particularly for a journey.
obsoletePlunder; booty.
obsoleteslangA vagrant beggar; a tramp.
verb
To programme.
meteorologyTo prognosticate; to forecast.
“The thermodynamics of this system are progged to be similar to the "surprise" epic Oct 2006 Buffalo, NY lake effect snow event.”
ScotlandTo prick; to goad; to progue.
Older and rare meanings (4)
obsoleteusually of an animalTo feed and care for oneself, as opposed to being fed and cared for by someone (like a domesticated animal).
obsoleteTo seek food and wealth as opposed to pursuing spiritual goals.
obsoleteslangTo seek food, goods, or money by low arts, such as begging, trickery, or abuse of power.
obsoleteslangTo steal; to rob; to filch.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).