bod
1 Americannoun
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body.
You've got to have a great bod to look good in that bathing suit.
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Chiefly British. person.
We need a few more bods to help with the extra work.
noun
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a fellow; chap
he's a queer bod
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another word for body
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of bod
First recorded in 1780–90; short for body
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, Murs shared a photo of a Daily Mail article dissecting his transformation from having a "huggable dad bod" to a more muscular physique.
From BBC
This week the Internet went wild over Steve's angry man bod, glimpsed as he channels his rage into a speed bag installed in what used to be the bedroom he shared with his estranged wife.
From Salon
Mr. Evans left for a workout, saying he doesn’t want “dad bod.”
From New York Times
But then when I do find a shirt that’s “regular fit” or “relaxed fit” or “Dad bod fit,” I have to make sure it has a pocket over the left breast.
From Washington Post
So let’s get some pizza in that bod, shall we?
From Washington Post
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