chode: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowVery Informal/Vulgar (US meaning); Archaic/Dialectal (UK verb)
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What does “chode” mean?
A slang term with two primary meanings: 1) (chiefly US) A vulgar term referring to a penis considered to be wider than it is long. 2) (British dialect/archaic) A past tense of the verb 'chide' (to scold).
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Meaning and Definition
A slang term with two primary meanings: 1) (chiefly US) A vulgar term referring to a penis considered to be wider than it is long. 2) (British dialect/archaic) A past tense of the verb 'chide' (to scold).
The vulgar US slang meaning can be extended metaphorically to describe something short and stubby or unsatisfactory. The archaic verb form remains only in historical or dialect texts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, 'chode' is almost exclusively known as the archaic past tense of 'chide'. In American English, it is overwhelmingly recognized as vulgar slang.
Connotations
UK: Archaic, literary, dialectal. US: Crude, humorous, insulting, often associated with locker-room talk.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, but for completely different reasons.
Grammar
How to Use “chode” in a Sentence
[Subject] has a chode.He called him a chode.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chode” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The master chode his servant for the mistake.
- She chode him soundly for his impertinence.
American English
- [Not used as a verb]
adverb
British English
- [Not used as an adverb]
American English
- [Not used as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- [Not used as an adjective]
American English
- That's a chode candle.
- He bought a chode-looking hot dog.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Potentially appears in historical linguistics texts discussing irregular verbs.
Everyday
Only in very informal, often male-oriented, and vulgar American contexts.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chode”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Assuming British listeners will understand the US meaning.
- Spelling it 'choad'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it's either an archaic verb form (UK/dialect) or very informal vulgar slang (US). It is not used in standard, formal English.
Only if you are writing a historical linguistics paper discussing the past tense of 'chide'. Otherwise, absolutely not.
'Chodes' is the typical plural form.
They are variant spellings of the same US slang term. 'Chode' is more common in online usage.
A slang term with two primary meanings: 1) (chiefly US) A vulgar term referring to a penis considered to be wider than it is long. 2) (British dialect/archaic) A past tense of the verb 'chide' (to scold).
Chode is usually very informal/vulgar (us meaning); archaic/dialectal (uk verb) in register.
Chode: in British English it is pronounced /tʃəʊd/, and in American English it is pronounced /tʃoʊd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'chode' rhyming with 'code' - a short, unsatisfactory piece of code is a 'chode'.
Conceptual Metaphor
PENIS IS AN OBJECT (with unsatisfactory dimensions).
Practice
Quiz
In which variety of English is 'chode' primarily known as a vulgar noun?