sod

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: bezeichnet ein Stück Grassoden oder mit Gras bewachsenen Boden; im britischen Englisch umgangssprachlich auch eine Person, oft abwertend oder verärgert.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a section of turf or grass-covered ground, or it is used as an informal British term for a person, often expressing annoyance or contempt.

1. Turf or grass layerB1formal

   The top layer of soil that is covered with grass and its roots, often used for gardening or landscaping.

   Soden

   • He laid new sod in the backyard to create a lush lawn.
   • The gardener carefully rolled out the sod over the prepared soil.
   • After the construction, they replaced the damaged sod with fresh turf.

   Synonymegreenswardswardturf

2. Derogatory term for a personslang

   A vulgar and offensive slang term for a man who engages in anal intercourse with another man.

   Abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Person

   • He was called a sod in the heat of the argument.
   • The insult was considered highly offensive in that context.
   • Using such language is not acceptable in polite conversation.

   Synonymebuggersodomistsodomite

3. Informal term for a man or boyB2informalbritish

   An informal British term used to refer to a man or youth, often in a friendly or mildly disapproving way.

   Kerl

   • He's a lucky sod to have won the lottery.
   • That poor sod lost his wallet on the train.
   • Come on, you old sod, let's go for a pint.

   Synonymebeggarblokebuggerchapdevilfellowguylad

• Veralteter oder archaischer Begriff für das Bedecken mit Grassoden oder Torf; im britischen Englisch auch ein vulgärer Slang-Ausdruck für verfluchen oder beschimpfen.

An obsolete or archaic verb meaning to cover with sod or turf; also used as a vulgar slang verb in British English meaning to damn or curse.

1. Cover with sodB2formal

   To cover an area of ground with pieces of turf or grass.

   Mit Rasen bedecken

   • The gardener sodded the entire lawn in one afternoon.
   • They decided to sod the backyard instead of planting seeds.
   • The workers sodded the new park with fresh grass.

   Synonymegrassturf