stodge

[ stoj ]

verb (used with object)

, stodged, stodg·ing.

1. to stuff full, especially with food or drink; gorge.

verb (used without object)

, stodged, stodg·ing.

1. to trudge:

   to stodge along through the mire.

noun

1. food that is particularly filling.

stodge

/ stɒdʒ /

noun

1. heavy filling starchy food
2. dialect.
   baked or steamed pudding
3. a dull person or subject

verb

1. to stuff (oneself or another) with food

Word History and Origins

Origin of stodge¹

1665–75; origin uncertain; in some senses perhaps blend of stoff (earlier form of stuff ) and gorge ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of stodge¹

C17: perhaps a blend of stuff + podge

Example Sentences

"Indian stodge follows England's spice," wrote the Sunday Telegraph.

From BBC

It hopes banning the shift will lead to more hits, more action and less stodge.

From Washington Post

Instead, this was a chance missed as Spurs lost 3-1 after a display that summed up the stodge and lack of ambition that has characterised so much of their season under manager Jose Mourinho.

From BBC

When it comes to puddings, however, dinner ladies always know best, and this is an undeniable classic of the genre: a very superior sort of sugary stodge indeed.

From The Guardian

It is now four wins and two draws in six matches in all competitions and, out of the stodge, is coming steel.

From The Guardian

Related Words

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