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Stodgy: meaning, definitions and examples

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stodgy

 

[ ˈstɒdʒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

Stodgy refers to food that is heavy, filling, and difficult to digest, often leading to a sense of fullness or bloating. It is typically used to describe dishes that are rich in carbohydrates or that lack a lightness and freshness. Stodgy food can sometimes have a reputation for being uninviting and uninspired, which may deter people from enjoying meals. Dishes with a high starch content, such as heavy bread or thick sauces, are commonly labeled as stodgy.

Synonyms

dense, filling, heavy

Examples of usage

  • I avoid stodgy meals before going for a run.
  • The stodgy pudding was too heavy for my liking.
  • After a day of eating stodgy food, I felt sluggish.

Translations

Translations of the word "stodgy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesado

🇮🇳 गंभीर

🇩🇪 starr

🇮🇩 kaku

🇺🇦 нудний

🇵🇱 ciężki

🇯🇵 堅苦しい

🇫🇷 rigide

🇪🇸 pesado

🇹🇷 ağır

🇰🇷 딱딱한

🇸🇦 ثقيل

🇨🇿 těžký

🇸🇰 ťažký

🇨🇳 沉闷的

🇸🇮 težak

🇮🇸 þungur

🇰🇿 ауыр

🇬🇪 მძიმე

🇦🇿 ağır

🇲🇽 pesado

Word origin

The word 'stodgy' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the word 'stodge,' which itself is thought to have roots in the dialect of Northern England. The etymology suggests a connection to the idea of something being solid, thick, or heavy. 'Stodge' may have initially referred to a type of thick, heavy food that was filling and perhaps somewhat unpalatable. Over time, 'stodgy' evolved to describe not only the consistency of certain foods but also the overall feeling they invoke when consumed. As culinary preferences and health consciousness have changed, the term has been widely used in both casual and critical contexts to discuss food that is overly rich or lacking in variety.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,150 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.