stodge

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English

Etymology

Late 17th century, of "symbolic" origin, suggested by stuff and podge. Compare stog.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stɒd͡ʒ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒdʒ

Verb

stodge (third-person singular simple present stodges, present participle stodging, simple past and past participle stodged)

  1. (transitive) To stuff; to cram.

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Noun

stodge (countable and uncountable, plural stodges)

  1. (British) Heavy, dull, often starchy food, such as a steamed pudding
  2. (figurative) Anything dull and bland.

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