Coddy

/ˈkɑdi/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to cod fish; having qualities associated with cod; British slang for mischievous or joking in a playful manner.

Etymology

From 'cod' (the fish) plus '-y' (suffix forming adjectives), or from 'cod' (to trick) plus '-y', creating an informal descriptor.

Kelly Says

In British dialects, 'coddy' captures something that 'cod' alone can't—it's the personality rather than just the action, like calling someone 'mischievous' instead of just 'doing mischief.'

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