Prof

usgb/prɑːf/
noun

Short word for professor, a teacher in a college or university.

I need to speak with my prof about my paper.
Visual representation of "prof" - Short word for professor, a teacher in a college or university.

Often appears as...

  • ask the prof
  • talk to the prof

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, usually among students or in less formal academic settings.

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My prof's lectures are really engaging!
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Not for Address

While 'prof' is informal, it's not commonly used to directly address your professor as it may seem disrespectful.

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I'll discuss it later with my prof, not 'Hey prof, can we talk?'
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Abbreviation Context

'Prof' is an abbreviation; use the full title 'professor' in formal writing or when first introduced to someone.

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Professor Smith is my advisor, but I usually just say 'my prof.'
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