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Pud - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Pud is a British informal term for pudding, a sweet dessert often served after meals. It can also refer to any dessert, not just traditional pudding, in casual conversation.

pud

/pʌd/ /pʌd/

Definition:

A small, thick lump or mass, often of a soft or wet substance.

Synonyms:

lump, clump, blob, mass

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

gap, hole

Common Collocations:

mud pud, pudding mix, rice pud, chocolate pud

Derivatives:

puddle, pudding

Usage Tips:

Use "pud" informally for small masses; avoid in formal writing unless referring to food like "rice pud."

Common Phrases:

in the pud club, pud face

Etymology:

Shortened form of "pudding," from Old French "boudin," meaning sausage or black pudding.

Examples:

  • 1. The baby played with a pud of clay on the table.
  • 2. She scooped a pud of mashed potatoes onto her plate.
  • 3. He slipped on a pud of melted ice cream.
  • 4. The artist shaped the pud of wax into a tiny figure.

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