In article >,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> I think this was discussed here at some point in time, but I don't recall
> when or what was opined.
>
> Does anyone actually verbalize the "word" *prolly*, or just type it?
> (Sounds like rolling marbles in the mouth, ala Buddy Hackett.)

Neither.

> Is it just an aesthetic preference for the aberration, or is it just sheer
> laziness? Typing 6 characters instead of 8 must save lots of energy and
> time! :-)
>
> "Prolly" sounds like babytalk, and is really just too "cute". I think it
> sounds idiotic coming from an adult.
>
> What do you folks think?

I think it's an idiotic non-word and I despise it.

Miche

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