cod
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To attempt to deceive or confuse; to kid.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"How are you, Mary?"
"I thought your friend Mac was codding me that you would come."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To joke; to kid.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cod” mean?
To attempt to deceive or confuse; to kid.
Is “cod” formal or informal?
cod is generally slang.