Flodge

/flɒdʒ/ verb

Definition

British dialect: to move heavily or laboriously; to trudge or plod without energy or grace.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from a blend of 'flog' and 'dodge' or related to 'flounce.' Regional to British English dialects.

Kelly Says

Some of the most colorful verbs live in regional dialects—'flodge' captures that exact heavy, exhausted shuffle you do when you're really tired and just want to get somewhere!

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