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Definition of bod

bod

/bɑːd/
bod
Plural:bods
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• noun

1

A person's body or physical build, especially when considered attractive or fit (informal).

Example

"He spent the entire summer lifting weights to get a beach bod."

2

British A person or individual, often someone belonging to a specified group or department (informal).

Example

"The marketing bods Upstairs have come up with a new promotional campaign."

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• Nearby Words

bocconcini
bock
bocourts water snake
bod
bodacious
bode
bodega

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the 1930s as a colloquial clipping of the noun 'body', referring first to a person and later to one's physical build.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bod
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