Meaning of the word sod in English

What does sod mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sod

US /sɑːd/
UK /sɒd/

Noun

1.

a piece of turf

Example:
We laid fresh sod in the backyard.
The gardener carefully cut the sod into squares.
2.

(British, informal, offensive) an unpleasant or annoying person

Example:
He's an arrogant old sod.
Some sod parked right across my driveway.

Verb

(British, informal, offensive) to damn or curse (used as an expletive)

Example:
Sod it, I've lost my keys again!
Oh, sod the expense, let's just buy it!
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