Prolly

A shortened way of saying probably.

This is a colloquial version of the word "probably", in common usage in the upper Midwest, especially those areas of Wisconsin whose populations were drawn from German-speaking immigrants like Milwaukee and Madison. Definitely predates Internet.

Shortened version of "probably". Typically used in online conversations, although REALLY lazy people have started using it in verbal conversations as well...

Obviously a shortened word for 'probably' now used in internet conversations. Before the advent of this usage, it was commonly used in southern U.S. states in particular Texas as common vernacular and does NOT indicate laziness but dialectal and regional verbage.

Using 'prolly' is not a sign of idiocy or laziness but apropos savoir faire, subcultural quirks, accents and mannerisms just like many other phrases that come out of regional places.

Just think Pigeon English in Hawaii, Brooklyn slang or English/British expressions....we all got 'em!

'Probably' as said by people who live in the delusion of having an infinite amount of swag.

A shortened form of probably, used mainly in texting and emails.

You would say or write Prolly if you are talking or typing fast. Mostly used in an email or IM to someone that you really don't care if you spell correctly or not.