Definition

A person who speaks or writes in a dull and lengthy manner, often making their communication tedious to others.

Example

The proser at the meeting went on for hours without making a clear point, leaving everyone bored.

Conversation

Have you read that new book by the proser everyone is talking about?

No, I haven't. Is it really that good?

Well, it's a bit tedious at times, but some parts are interesting.

I guess that's typical for a proser — they can really go on!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old French *proser*, meaning to speak or to discourse. The term refers to the act of speaking or writing in a straightforward manner, often in a continuous form.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for speaking — that's why 'proser' relates to the act of speaking or expressing thoughts in a continuous way.

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