I. ˈpräs intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: origin unknown
chiefly Scotland : to put on airs
II. ˈpräs noun
also pros·sie ˈpräsē, -si ; or pros·tie or pros·ty ˈprästē, -ti
( plural prosses also prossies or prosties )
Etymology: by shortening & alteration
slang : prostitute