"throddy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more throddy [comparative], most throddy [superlative]
Etymology: From throdd(en) + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|throdden|y|alt1=throdd(en)}} throdd(en) + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} throddy (comparative more throddy, superlative most throddy)
  1. (Northern England, US regional) Sturdy, well-built; plump. Tags: Northern-England, US, regional
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