Meaning & Definition of Tod in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A male fox.

  Example Sentence: The tod prowled through the underbrush.

• Definition: A term used in some dialects to refer to a small quantity of something.

  Example Sentence: Just a tod of something sweet would make the dish perfect.

Etymology

Origin: From Old English 'todda', referring to a male fox.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tod in the hole: A reference to something sought but hard to find.
• as sly as a tod: Extremely cunning or clever.

Translations

• Spanish: zorro macho

• French: renard mâle

• German: Rüde

• Russian: самец лисицы

Related Words

• vixen: A female fox.

• kit: A young fox.

Slang Meanings of tod

• Meaning: A derogatory term for a man.

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a tod about it!

• Meaning: Used in some regions to mean a fool or silly person.

  Example Sentence: He acted like a real tod during the meeting.