Stodgy Definition & Meaning
stodgy
- adjective
- heavy and starchy and hard to digest; "stodgy food"; "a stodgy pudding served up when everyone was already full"
- (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned; "moss- grown ideas about family life"
- excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull; "why is the middle class so stodgy, so utterly without a sense of humor?"; "a stodgy dinner party"
Words that rhyme with stodgy
Usage tips for "stodgy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stodgy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stodgy to find words that pair well.
Use "stodgy" in a verse
Now that you know what "stodgy" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stodgy mean?
- heavy and starchy and hard to digest; "stodgy food"; "a stodgy pudding served up when everyone was already full" (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned; "moss- grown ideas about family life" excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull; "why is the middle class so stodgy, so utterly without a sense of humor?"; "a stodgy dinner party"
- What part of speech is stodgy?
- Stodgy is an adjective.
- How many definitions does stodgy have?
- Stodgy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).