stodgy
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stodgy
- /ˈstɒ.d͡ʒi/ UK
Rhymes with -ɒdʒi
Where it comes from
Unknown, but possibly from stodge (“to stuff”), from stog, or a blend of stuffy + podgy.
adjective stodgier · more stodgy · stodgiest · most stodgy
- Dull, old-fashioned. I gave up trying to get that stodgy club to try anything new.
- Having a thick, semi-solid consistency; glutinous; heavy on the stomach. "What's the matter with you?" — "Nothing. I'm sorry to be so damned emotional, but for six months I've been starved for beauty." — "You used to be so matter of fact. It's very interesting to hear you say that." — "Damn it all, I don't want to be interesting," laughed Philip. "Let's go and have a sto
- Badly put together.
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adj thick (food)
| Español | pesado, indigesto, apelmazado |
|---|---|
| Français | consistant |
| Русский | густо́й gustój |
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title = {stodgy},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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