Word: COD
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Definition of COD
- A small bag or pouch.
- A husk or integument; a pod.
- The scrotum (also in plural).
- The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua.
- The sea fish of the genus Gadus generally, as inclusive of the Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac or Gadus macrocephalus ogac).
- The sea fish of the family Gadidae which are sold as "cod", as haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) and whiting (usually Merlangius merlangus).
- A joke or an imitation.
"I assume it all could just be a cod."
- A stupid or foolish person.
"He's making a right cod of himself."
- To attempt to deceive or confuse.
- Having the character of imitation; jocular. (now usually attributive, forming mostly compound adjectives).
"Dalton categorises Muse's latest composition as โcod-classical bombastโ."
- Bad.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "cod" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cod" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COD:
- # the cod effect
- # master of cod
- # playing with cod
- # in terms of cod
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