adjective
sodding
adjective
1
British slang used to add emphasis, usually showing annoyance or frustration, similar to "bloody" or "damn".
"I can't find my sodding keys anywhere."
"Turn that sodding music down, it's two in the morning."
How to Use Sodding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild swear word British speakers stick in front of a noun to show they're annoyed about it.
When to use it
Informal and mildly vulgar — common in British English, rare in American English, and best avoided in formal writing.
Common pairings
the sodding thing
sodding hell
a sodding nuisance
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