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sprog

Pronunciation: /spɹɒɡ/

The English word “sprog” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A child.
  2. A new recruit.
  3. Semen.
  4. A deflection-limiting safety device used in high performance hang gliders.

verb

  1. To produce children.
  2. To ejaculate, to come.

Etymology

1940s, originally service slang. Perhaps from obsolete sprag (“lively young man”), of unknown origin.

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