It isn't terribly common, but I have run into a few "prolly" speakers
over my lifetime. I'm remembering one in particular, but I can't
remember where she was from. I don't recall her trying to be cute or
speaking babytalk. That's just the way she pronounced the word.

--Lia


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.)
>
> 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?