Sod Definition
sŏd
sodded, sodding, sods
noun
sods
A surface layer of earth containing grass plants with their matted roots; turf; sward.
Webster's New World
The ground, especially when covered with grass.
American Heritage
A piece of this layer.
Webster's New World
A sodomite.
Webster's New World
A person; often, specif., one who is objectionable or contemptible.
Webster's New World
verb
Webster's New World
To cover with sod or sods.
Webster's New World
To damn; curse.
Sod all!
Webster's New World
(obsolete) Simple past tense of seethe.
Wiktionary
interjection
adjective
(Australia, of bread) Sodden; incompletely risen.
Sod damper.
Wiktionary
idiom
the old sod
- one's native land
Webster's New World
under the sod
- dead and buried
Webster's New World
sod off!
- go away! get lost!
Webster's New World
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Sod
- the old sod
- under the sod
- sod off!
Origin of Sod
Middle English from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch sode
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Originally a back-formation from the past participle (sodden).
From Wiktionary
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From sodomize, by shortening
From Wiktionary
Short for sodomite
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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