prob'ly
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Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of probably.
Register: colloquial, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I should prob'ly keep my eyes on the road.
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 “prob'ly” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of probably.
Is “prob'ly” formal or informal?
prob'ly is generally colloquial, slang.