Where does “stodgy” come from?
Stodgy comes from the English noun stodge, which derives from the earlier English noun stog, whose origin remains uncertain.
stodgy (English): Having a thick, semi-solid consistency;...
Definitions
- Having a thick, semi-solid consistency;...
Ancestry of “stodgy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | stodge | To stuff; to cram; Heavy, dull, often starchy... |
| 2 | English | stog | To bog down; to cause to be stuck in mud; To walk... |
Words derived from “stodgy”