sod

Definitions


[sɒd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the surface of the ground, with the grass growing on it; turf
(e.g: underneath the sod was a layer of humus)


Phrases:
- under the sod

Origin:
late Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sode, of unknown ultimate origin


[sɒd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover with sods or pieces of turf
(e.g: the stadium has been sodded)


Phrases:
- under the sod

Origin:
late Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sode, of unknown ultimate origin


[sɒd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an unpleasant or obnoxious person

- a gay man


Phrases:
- sod all

Origin:
early 19th century: abbreviation of sodomite


[sɒd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- used to express one's anger or annoyance at someone or something


Phrases:
- sod all

Origin:
early 19th century: abbreviation of sodomite




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