Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bodach
Noun
/ˈboʊdɑːx/
Definition
A Scottish term typically used to refer to an old man, particularly one who is grumpy or cantankerous.
Examples
- “The old bodach at the end of the street always scowls at the kids playing in the yard.”
- “He may be a bodach, but inside, he has a heart of gold.”
- “Don’t mind the bodach; he just needs some company to brighten his day.”
Meaning
The word ‘bodach’ conveys a sense of a traditional, elderly figure, often seen in a humorous or negative light depending on context.
Synonyms
- geezer
- grump
- curmudgeon
- old man
