stodgy (adj.)
1823, "thick, semi-solid," from stodge "to stuff, satiate" (1670s), of unknown origin, perhaps somehow imitative. Meaning "dull, heavy" developed by 1874 from use in reference to food (1841).
What is stodgy in American?
stodgy in American English
(ˈstɑdʒi) adjectiveWord forms: stodgier, stodgiest. heavy, dull, or uninteresting; tediously commonplace; boring.
What does stodgy mean in slang?
English Language Learners Definition of stodgy
: having very old-fashioned opinions, attitudes, etc. : too plain or dull to be interesting. : unpleasantly heavy and causing you to feel very full.
