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sodding
This term is primarily used in British English as an intensifier to express frustration, anger, or annoyance. It functions similarly to "bloody" or "damn," serving to emphasize the speaker's irritation with a person, object, or situation.
In terms of register, it is considered a mild swear word. While it is less offensive than stronger profanities, it is still inappropriate for formal settings, professional correspondence, or polite company. It is most common in casual, spoken conversation among peers or when venting frustration privately.
Unlike "bloody," which can sometimes be used for positive emphasis (e.g., "bloody brilliant"), "sodding" is almost exclusively negative. It focuses on the perceived stubbornness or failure of the subject, often used when something is not working as it should or when a situation is unexpectedly inconvenient.
Meanings
Examples
Why is the sodding lift always broken in this building
I have to deal with this sodding paperwork all day
The sodding car will not start in this cold weather