podge
English
Etymology
Perhaps from pudsy (“plump”), which could be a diminutive of pud (“child's hand, forepaw”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɒd͡ʒ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /pɑd͡ʒ/
- Rhymes: -ɒdʒ
Noun
podge (plural podges)
See also
References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “pudgy”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.