noun
bod
bod
Bod (noun) means Informal: a person's body. Example: “He's been hitting the gym to get in shape — nice bod.”
noun
1
Informal: a person's body.
"He's been hitting the gym to get in shape — nice bod."
"We are talking about a major bod here, and I don't care if half of it is plastic."
— Paul Vautin, Turn It Up! (1995)
"Fred likes to keep his bod in shape."
2
British informal: a person.
"There was some bod from HR waiting outside."
How to use bod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for either a person's physique or just a person in general.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bods
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Etymology
A shortening of "body."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bod” mean?
The word “bod” means informal: a person's body. In plain terms, casual slang for either a person's physique or just a person in general.
How do you pronounce “bod”?
“Bod” is pronounced bod (/bɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bod” in a sentence?
Here is “bod” used in a sentence: “He's been hitting the gym to get in shape — nice bod.”
What part of speech is “bod”?
“Bod” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bod” have?
“Bod” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: a person's body.
