Sod — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsäd/

Meaning & Definition of Sod

Sod (noun)

  1. turf; also, the grass- and forb-covered surface of the ground
  2. one's native land
  3. bugger

Sod (verb)

  1. to cover with sod or turfs
  2. damn

Sod (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship

    "a sentimental journey back to the old sod"

    similar: country, fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, motherland
    related: old country, community, neighborhood

  2. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, schmuck (slang), scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), sleazeball (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sod

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sod:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
British: bleeder
Chiefly British: blighter
country, fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, motherland, bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, sleaze, slime, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard

Related Words for Sod

old country, community, neighborhood, barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit, nitwit, nut, schmo

Near Antonyms of Sod

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Word Forms of Sod

Inflections: sodded, sodding, sods

Origin & Etymology of Sod

Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sode; akin to Old Frisian sātha sod

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Sod

sod off, sod all, Sod's Law, give/care a sod

Frequently Asked Questions about Sod

What does "Sod" mean?

"Sod" means turf; also, the grass- and forb-covered surface of the ground. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: turf; also, the grass- and forb-covered surface of the ground. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sod"?

Other words for "Sod" include country, fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, motherland, bastard and beast. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sod" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sod"?

There are 110 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sod". Common alternatives include country, fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, motherland, bastard, beast, bleeder and blighter.

What is a slang word for "Sod"?

Slang words for "Sod" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag and scuzzball.

How do you use "Sod" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sod" in a sentence: "a sentimental journey back to the old sod"; "he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody".

Is "Sod" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sod" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sod"?

"Sod" is pronounced /ˈsäd/.

What is the origin of the word "Sod"?

"Sod" comes from Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sode; akin to Old Frisian sātha sod. First known use: 15th century.