Compoed

/ˈkɒmpəʊd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of compo when used as a verb; to repair or fill with compo material.

Etymology

Formed from 'compo' as a verb, with the regular past tense suffix '-ed', reflecting British construction terminology.

Kelly Says

Construction terminology creates surprisingly unique past tenses—'compoed' is how British builders describe the simple act of filling a crack with plaster, a word you'd never find in a dictionary but use constantly on job sites.

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