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sodding adjective [ ˈsɒdɪŋ ]

• used for emphasis, typically to express frustration, anger, or impatience.
• "that ringtone drives me round the sodding bend every time I hear it"
Origin: late 19th century: from sod2 (verb) + -ing2.

sod verb

• cover with sods or pieces of turf.
• "the stadium has been sodded"
Origin: late Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sode, of unknown ultimate origin.

sod verb

• used to express one's anger or annoyance at someone or something.
Origin: early 19th century: abbreviation of sodomite.


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