sod1
n.
turf.
▸a piece of turf.
v.
(sods, sodding, sodded)
rare cover with turf or pieces of turf.
Phrase
- under the sod
dead and buried.
Etymology
ME: from MDu., Mid. Low Ger. sode, of unknown ultimate origin.
sod2
n.
- an unpleasant person.
▸a person of a specified kind.
- a difficult or problematic thing.
v.
(sods, sodding, sodded)
used to express anger or annoyance.
▸
(sod off)
go away.
▸
[as adj. sodding]
used as a general term of contempt.
Phrase
- sod all
absolutely nothing.
Etymology
C19: abbrev. of sodomite.