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chodder

A Geordie (Tyneside English) slang term for a fat person.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A Geordie (Tyneside English) slang term for a fat person. The word is informal and derogatory in the sense that it singles out body size, though like much Geordie dialect it carries a bluntness that may be more matter-of-fact than hostile depending on context. Limited to Tyneside English usage.

He described his old boss as a right chodder who could barely fit through the office door.
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"chodder" means: A Geordie (Tyneside English) slang term for a fat person. The word is informal and derogatory in the sense that it singles out body size, th.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

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"chodder" means: A Geordie (Tyneside English) slang term for a fat person. The word is informal and derogatory in the sense that it singles out body size, th.... Register: informal slang, fine in casual conversation, texting and social media but not in academic essays, business writing or formal speech. Note the regional or dialect label (Geordie) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Geordie) A fat person.

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"chodder" means: A Geordie (Tyneside English) slang term for a fat person. The word is informal and derogatory in the sense that it singles out body size, th.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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