frog
noun
- type of amphibian
- fastening in the form of an ornamental knot
verb
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Pronunciation: /fɹɒɡ/ / /fɹɔɡ/ / /fɹɑɡ/
noun
Etymology: Unknown. Possibly borrowed from Portuguese froco (“flock”), from Latin floccus (“flock”).
- A leather or fabric loop used to attach a sword or bayonet, or its scabbard, to a waist or shoulder belt.
- An ornate fastener for clothing consisting of an oblong button, toggle, or knot, that fits through a loop.
“The visitor was about fifty-two years of age, dressed in one of the green surtouts, ornamented with black frogs, which have so long maintained their popularity all over Europe.”
- A device used to secure stems in a floral arrangement, also called a flower frog or kenzan.
verb
Etymology: Probably a minced oath alteration of fuck.
- To have sex with; fuck.
“If you see a necktie hanging on the door, don't knock. I'll be in there frogging someone.”