English Explanatory Dictionary

stog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bog down; to cause to be stuck in mud.
  2. To walk with a heavy or clumsy gait; to plod.
  3. To stab; to probe; to thrust
  4. To probe a pool with a pole.
verb
  1. To smoke a cigarette.

Pronunciation

/stɒɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stog.wav

Word forms

stog stogs stogging stogged

Etymology

Early 19th century, perhaps of expressive origin and influenced by stick and bog. Compare stodge.

Synonyms

prod pierce chef chib ching chive enthrill foin gore gride jab job juke kebab knifecrime lancinate pigstick pink poach run through shank shiv spear speet splash stab stick stob stog thrust yerk

Related words

stock

Derived words

stodgy
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