pro

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Meaning · English

A prostitute.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

1974, "Fynn" (Sydney Hopkins), Mister God, This Is Anna Millie was one of the dozen or so pros who had a house at the top of the street.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pro” mean?

A prostitute.

Is “pro” formal or informal?

pro is generally slang.