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ods
Ods (intj) means an old-fashioned mild oath, a euphemistic shortening of "God's" used in exclamations like "Ods bodkins!". Example: “Ods bodkins, what a mess!" the old play's hero cries.”
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An old-fashioned mild oath, a euphemistic shortening of "God's" used in exclamations like "Ods bodkins!"
""Ods bodkins, what a mess!" the old play's hero cries."
How to use ods
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic way to swear mildly without directly saying "God's" — found in old plays and books.
When to use it
Archaic; only used today for humorous or historical effect.
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What does “ods” mean?
The word “ods” means an old-fashioned mild oath, a euphemistic shortening of "God's" used in exclamations like "Ods bodkins!". In plain terms, an archaic way to swear mildly without directly saying "God's" — found in old plays and books.
How do you use “ods” in a sentence?
Here is “ods” used in a sentence: “"Ods bodkins, what a mess!" the old play's hero cries.”
What part of speech is “ods”?
“Ods” is an intj.
What is the meaning of ods?
"ods" (intj) means an old-fashioned mild oath, a euphemistic shortening of "God's" used in exclamations like "Ods bodkins!".
