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Definition of rodney

rodney

/ˈrɑːd.ni/
rod · ney
Plural:rodneys
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rodney Lexical Profile

rodney Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Canadian A small, round-bottomed wooden rowboat or punt traditionally used in Newfoundland and Labrador for inshore fishing and hauling traps.

Example

"The fishermen rowed the sturdy rodney out to check their cod traps at dawn."

2

British An idle, shiftless person, vagrant, or tramp (dated dialect and slang).

Example

"In the nineteenth-century novel, the constable warned the locals about the rodneys sleeping near the docks."

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• Nearby Words

rodeo
rodgersia
rodlike
rodney
roe
roe deer
roebuck

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally a British surname and place name from Old English 'Hroda's island', later adopted into regional dialects and nautical terminology.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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