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bod

 

[ bɒd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The term 'bod' is an informal and colloquial abbreviation for 'body.' It is often used in casual conversations to refer to a person's physique or physical being. This slang term is typically used in a humorous or light-hearted context, especially among friends. The word can also denote the general idea of someone’s appearance or body shape. While it is primarily used in British English, it has gained some familiarity in other English-speaking regions.

Synonyms

body, figure, physique

Examples of usage

  • Check out that bod!
  • She has an amazing bod!
  • He works out daily to maintain his bod.
  • That summer, I really toned my bod.

Translations

Translations of the word "bod" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corpo

🇮🇳 शरीर

🇩🇪 Körper

🇮🇩 tubuh

🇺🇦 тіло

🇵🇱 ciało

🇯🇵 体 (からだ)

🇫🇷 corps

🇪🇸 cuerpo

🇹🇷 vücut

🇰🇷 몸

🇸🇦 جسم

🇨🇿 tělo

🇸🇰 telo

🇨🇳 身体

🇸🇮 telo

🇮🇸 líkami

🇰🇿 дене

🇬🇪 ტანი

🇦🇿 bədən

🇲🇽 cuerpo

Word origin

The word 'bod' is a slang expression derived from the word 'body,' which originates from Old English 'boda,' meaning physical form or the complete structure of a person. Over time, as language evolved, the term has been shortened and adapted into more casual vernacular. 'Bod' started appearing in the 20th century as part of the colloquial English lexicon, particularly within youth culture. It is often associated with discussions around fitness and appearance, reflecting modern societal attitudes towards body image and self-presentation. The shortening of words to form slang is a common phenomenon in English, which contributes to an evolving language that reflects contemporary norms and lifestyles.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,203, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.