profesh1
/prəˈfɛʃ/slang
noun
A profession, especially the theatrical profession; (with the and singular concord) actors or other public performers collectively.
- The term is frequently taken to be suggestive of pretension or affectation, and thus often used ironically..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. Phonetic respelling of profess-.
profesh2
/prəˈfɛʃ/Chiefly US slang (ironic ). Now historical and rare
noun
A full-time vagrant (in contrast to one who travels around only when unable to find a regular job); (with the and plural concord) such vagrants collectively.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Jack London (1876–1916), writer, war correspondent, and agronomist. Phonetic respelling of profess-.