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sod2

Pronunciation: /sɒd/
vulgar slang, chiefly British
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Definition of sod

noun

  • 1an unpleasant or obnoxious person.
  • [with adjective] a person of a specified kind.
  • something that is difficult or causes problems.
  • 2 derogatory, dated a homosexual man.

verb (sods, sodding, sodded)

[with object, usually in imperative]
  • used to express one’s anger or annoyance at someone or something.
  • [no object] (sod off) [in imperative] go away.
  • (as adjective sodding) used as a general term of contempt.

Phrases

sod all

absolutely nothing.

Origin:

early 19th century: abbreviation of sodomite

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