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单词 profesh
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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-.

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