noun

pud

puud

Pud (noun) means a short, informal word for pudding, whether sweet or savory. Example: “Save some room, there's a chocolate pud for afters.”

noun

A short, informal word for pudding, whether sweet or savory.

"Save some room, there's a chocolate pud for afters."

"Sunday lunch always ends with a proper pud."

How to use pud

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, shortened way to say "pudding."

When to use it

Chiefly British and informal; not used in formal writing.

Common pairings

a bit of pud chocolate pud

puds plural, puds plural, puds plural

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Save some room, there's a chocolate _____ for afters.

Clipped form of pudding.

pudding

dessert pudding

spud

What does “pud” mean?

The word “pud” means a short, informal word for pudding, whether sweet or savory. In plain terms, a casual, shortened way to say "pudding.".

How do you pronounce “pud”?

“Pud” is pronounced puud (/pʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “pud” in a sentence?

Here is “pud” used in a sentence: “Save some room, there's a chocolate pud for afters.”

What part of speech is “pud”?

“Pud” is a noun.

dessert pudding