pud

[ poo d ]

/ pʊd /

noun Chiefly British Informal.

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Origin of pud

by apocope

Words nearby pud

pucker, puckerood, puckery, puckish, puckout, pud, pudding, pudding club, pudding stone, pudding-pipe tree, puddingwife

Definition for pud (2 of 2)

P.U.D.

pickup and delivery.

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Example sentences from the Web for pud

In a moment Mr. Anderson and Pud heard them splash as they plunged into the lake.
Bob Hunt in Canada|George W. Orton
But he made his presence known just as Pud drew back his arm to strike.
Harry Watson's High School Days|Frank V. Webster
Early in the morning Andy saw the assistant janitor and easily arranged for Pud Hicks to say nothing about the mice.
The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck|Edward Stratemeyer
Song say he t'ought it vas some of Pud's foolishment he vas teaching dot pig, und didn't no more look at him for a leetle vile.
Ted Strong's Motor Car|Edward C. Taylor

"I wonder if Pud found any traces of his bear thief," laughed Bob.
Bob Hunt in Canada|George W. Orton

British Dictionary definitions for pud

pud

/ (pʊd) /

noun

British informal short for pudding

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