chode

or choad

[ chohd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Slang: Vulgar.

Origin of chode¹

First recorded in 1965–70; of disputed origin; perhaps akin to Hindi chod “detestable person,” chodnā “to copulate”

At this same place of Kadesh, Miriam died, "and the people chode with Moses because there was no water for the congregation."

But Harold chode not with him, for the boy Haco whimpered, and he fell to soothing him in most kind wise.

Chid and chidden should be taught, and chode and chided condemned as illiterate.

And they chode with Moses, and said: Give us water, that we may drink.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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