Sod (vulgarity)

Sod in British English is a mildly offensive, pejorative term for a person, derived from sodomite but rarely nowadays used with this meaning. It has many uses, but particularly implies idleness (as in “lazy sod”). As a mild insult, it is often used affectionately between friends (“How are you, you old sod?”). It can generally be applied to refer to a person in a most basic sense and frequently preceded by a modifying adjective (That crazy sod almost ran me over!). It can be used as many different parts of speech – e.g. in the imperative mood, “Sod off!”; or in adjective form, “sodding [...]”. Such uses as “Sod it!” and “Sod this” are often used when deciding something is not worth doing out of complete frustration.

It is also used in Singapore English, however its usage differs slightly from British English. "Sod" is used to describe an object, machine, or person that is behaving erratically or uncontrollably; it can be used as a noun (see above) or a verb – for example, "that computer sod already."