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.