Street
tod
What does tod mean?
Alone, on one's own. The everyday clip of 'Tod Sloan'.
"She lives on her tod now."
Origin
Shortened from 'Tod Sloan', rhyming slang for 'own'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'on your tod' mean?
It means being alone or on your own, as in 'she lives on her tod now'.
Where does 'tod' come from?
It's clipped from 'Tod Sloan', Cockney rhyming slang for 'own'. Tod Sloan was a famous American jockey.
How do you use 'tod'?
Almost always in the phrase 'on your tod', meaning by yourself with no company.
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