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Definition of plodder

plodder

/ˈplɑː.dɚ/
plod · der
Adverb:ploddingly
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Plural:plodders
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Adjective:plodding
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plodder Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who works in a slow, steady, and painstaking manner, often lacking imagination or brilliance.

Example

"Though critics dismissed the detective as a mere plodder, his methodical persistence eventually solved the cold case."

2

A person or animal that walks with slow, heavy, and laborious steps.

Example

"The old packhorse was a reliable plodder along the steep mountain trails."

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• Rhymes for plodder

• Nearby Words

plitvice waterfalls
pliva waterfall
plod
plodder
plodding
plonk
plop

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'plod' (probably of imitative origin, suggesting the sound of heavy footsteps) combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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