Definition

1. Noun:
   • (British, informal) A dessert; the sweet course of a meal. This is a common, casual shortening of the word "pudding."

Usage

• Informal Context: "Pud" is used primarily in spoken British English. It is an informal, friendly term for dessert. It is not typically used in formal writing.
• Common Phrases: It is often used in phrases like "What's for pud?" or "fancy some pud?"

Examples

• Noun:
  • I'm too full for the main course, but I'll save room for pud.
  • She makes a fantastic sticky toffee pud.
  • "Any pud left?" he asked, looking at the empty serving dish.

Advanced Usage

• "Pud" as a term of endearment: In very informal British slang, "pud" can sometimes be used as a friendly, affectionate nickname, similar to "mate" or "pal." This usage is less common than the dessert meaning.
  • Alright, pud? How's it going?

Variants and Related Words

• Pudding (n): The full, standard word from which "pud" is shortened. It can refer to a specific type of dessert (like Christmas pudding) or to dessert in general in British English.
• Puds (n, plural): The informal plural, meaning "desserts."
  • The restaurant offers several traditional puds.

Synonyms

• Dessert: The standard, neutral term for the sweet course of a meal.
• Afters: (British, informal) Another casual term for dessert.
• Sweet: (British) Used similarly to "dessert."

Related Idioms

• "The proof of the pudding is in the eating": A proverb meaning that the true value or quality of something can only be judged when it is put to use. Note: This idiom uses the full word "pudding," not the shortened "pud."

Noun

1. (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)