1 C1 idiomatic slang
British slang: to go somewhere on foot, often with a sense of reluctance or effort.
"I suppose we'd better trog off to the shops before they close."
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trog off
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
British slang meaning to go somewhere, especially on foot, often reluctantly or with effort.
In plain English
To walk off somewhere, usually because you have to, not because you want to.
What does "trog off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Informal British English, somewhat dated. Implies walking with effort or reluctance. Not widely known outside of British English speakers. Has a mildly humorous or self-deprecating tone.
Words that pair with "trog off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
home school work shops somewhere
How to conjugate "trog off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
trog off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
trogs off
he/she/it
Past simple
troged off
yesterday
Past participle
troged off
have + pp
-ing form
troging off
continuous
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