biog

¹

[ bahy-og ]

noun

, Informal.

1. biography.

biog.

²

abbreviation for

1. biographer.
2. biographical.
3. biography.

biog.

abbreviation for

1. biographical
2. biography

Word History and Origins

Origin of biog¹

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening

Example Sentences

“Uncertain,” “inconclusive,” “probably”—one would be alarmed to read such nervous gossip in a hack showbiz biog.

From The Daily Beast

His eloquent and pointed speeches, many of which were printed, are included in the article in the Biog.

From Project Gutenberg

It may be seen in his account of this voyage, given in the Biog.

From Project Gutenberg

Biog., and a full collection of the ancient testimonies will be found in Harnack's Altchristliche Litteratur, vol.

From Project Gutenberg

Even this supposition is exceedingly unnecessary; because, it appears from the Memoir of Cook, in the Biog.

From Project Gutenberg

Biog.; to which source I must acknowledge my obligation for nearly the whole of these biographical notes.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• autobiography
• diary
• journal
• life
• life story
• memoir
• picture
• profile
• sketch