General
poody
What does poody mean?
A sulk, a strop, a fit of sullen ill temper. Almost always used as 'in a poody' or 'having a poody'. Toddler-tier mood, applied to adults who absolutely should know better. Officially entered the OED in 2024.
"He's been in a poody all morning because I finished the last of the milk."
Origin
From Welsh 'pwdu' (to sulk), itself influenced by English 'pout'. First recorded use in the 1980s; added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What does poody mean?
Poody describes being in a sulk — the bottom-lip-out, moody treatment, in Welsh-English.
How do you use poody in a sentence?
"He's been in a right poody ever since he lost the game."
Where is poody used?
It's Welsh-English dialect, used to describe someone sulking or having a strop.
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