adjective

sodding

Sodding (adjective) means British slang used to add emphasis, usually showing annoyance or frustration, similar to "bloody" or "damn". Example: “I can't find my sodding keys anywhere.”

adjective

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 notes

In 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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Rhymes for sodding

nodding prodding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sodding” mean?

The word “sodding” means british slang used to add emphasis, usually showing annoyance or frustration, similar to "bloody" or "damn". In plain terms, a mild swear word British speakers stick in front of a noun to show they're annoyed about it.

How do you use “sodding” in a sentence?

Here is “sodding” used in a sentence: “I can't find my sodding keys anywhere.”

What part of speech is “sodding”?

“Sodding” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of sodding?

"sodding" (adjective) means british slang used to add emphasis, usually showing annoyance or frustration, similar to "bloody" or "damn".