Resembling a clod; stupid, dull, clumsy, or boorish in behavior or appearance.
From 'clod' with the adjectival suffix '-ish'. This formation creates an adjective meaning 'like a clod' or 'having the qualities of a clod,' mixing the literal sense (lump of earth) with the figurative sense (dull-witted person).
The suffix '-ish' is perfect for insults because it means 'somewhat like' or 'having qualities of'—so 'cloddish' implies someone isn't thoroughly stupid, just stupid *enough* to be annoying, which is oddly precise for medieval insults!
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