pud

This term serves as a colloquial clipping of pudding, primarily used in British English. It carries a casual, domestic tone and is typically used in informal settings, such as at home or in a relaxed dining environment. It is rarely found in formal writing or high-end culinary contexts where the full term is preferred.

In certain regional dialects, the term can refer specifically to a steamed sponge or a heavy dessert, though its general usage covers any sweet course at the end of a meal. Because it is a shortened form, it is almost exclusively used as a noun and does not carry the broader metaphorical meanings associated with the full word pudding.