Pronunciation: [stˈɒd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "stodge" is spelled with the letters S-T-O-D-G-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be /stɒdʒ/. The "o" is pronounced as the short "o" sound, while the "g" is pronounced as the "j" sound. This word is typically used to describe a heavy or starchy food that is difficult to digest. It can also be used to describe a person who is dull or uninteresting.
Stodge is a noun that refers to a heavy and filling kind of food that is lacking in nutritional value. It is often characterized by its starchy, thick, and unhealthy composition. Stodge is typically associated with dishes that are dense, carbohydrate-rich, and provide little dietary substance.
This term can also be used as a verb, meaning to eat or consume such types of heavy and stodgy food. It implies the action of overeating or indulging in overly rich and unhealthy meals, often resulting in a feeling of being excessively full or sluggish.
The concept of stodge is frequently used to describe meals that may lack a balanced nutritional profile, focusing heavily on carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pastries, and other similar ingredients. Examples of dishes that may be referred to as stodge include hearty pastas, overindulgent breakfasts like pancakes or waffles topped with syrup and butter, and greasy fast-food meals that leave one feeling bloated and stuffed.
While stodge can provide comfort or serve as a guilty pleasure on occasion, excessive consumption of such heavy meals can lead to weight gain and potential health risks associated with an imbalanced diet. Therefore, it is advisable to consume stodgy foods in moderation, as part of a well-rounded and nutritious diet.
The word "stodge" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century in England. Its etymology is uncertain, but it is thought to be a dialectal variation or corruption of the word "stodgy", which means heavy and solid. "Stodgy" itself comes from the verb "stodge", which means to be glutted or to feel stuffed. This verb may have derived from the now obsolete noun "stodge", meaning a heavy or unappetizing meal. Ultimately, the origin of "stodge" can be traced back to dialectal or colloquial usage in various regions of England.
