noun
- a large edible marine fish found in cold northern waters
- a bag or pouch
Usage: archaic
verb
- to trick or deceive someone
Usage: informal; British
Examples
- The fishermen caught several large cod off the coast of Maine.
- Fish and chips are traditionally made with cod.
- Atlantic cod populations have declined due to overfishing.
- The old sailor kept his tobacco in a leather cod.
- Don’t let him cod you into believing that story.
- She was just codding when she said she won the lottery.