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- [klod]
- /klɒd/
- /klˈɒdi/
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- [klod]
- /klɒd/
Definitions of cloddy word
- noun cloddy a lump or mass, especially of earth or clay. 1
- noun cloddy a stupid person; blockhead; dolt. 1
- noun cloddy earth; soil. 1
- noun cloddy something of lesser dignity or value, as the body as contrasted with the soul: this corporeal clod. 1
- noun cloddy a part of a shoulder of beef. 1
- noun cloddy (of soil or earth) Characterized by the presence of clods. 1
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Origin of cloddy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English clodde, Old English clod- (in clodhamer fieldfare); see cloud
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Parts of speech for Cloddy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cloddy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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