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frog

noun

  1. type of amphibian
  2. fastening in the form of an ornamental knot
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verb

No English definition recorded for this entry.

L331779 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /fɹɒɡ/ / /fɹɔɡ/ / /fɹɑɡ/

noun

Etymology: Unknown. Possibly borrowed from Portuguese froco (“flock”), from Latin floccus (“flock”).

  1. A leather or fabric loop used to attach a sword or bayonet, or its scabbard, to a waist or shoulder belt.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  1. To have sex with; fuck.

    If you see a necktie hanging on the door, don't knock. I'll be in there frogging someone.