Pud
/pʊd/noun
An informal British term for pudding, especially a sweet dessert.
Did you know?The deeper origin of “pudding” is uncertain, with leading theories connecting it to medieval terms for sausages or boiled mixtures rather than sweets specifically.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English, 13th–14th Century
English
poding
“A boiled or stuffed food, possibly including sausage-like preparations”
14th Century
English
pudding
“A boiled dish, often made with meat, blood, or grains”
17th Century
English
pudding
“A broader class of boiled or steamed dishes, including sweet preparations”
20th Century
British English
pud
“Informal shortened form of “pudding,” especially dessert”
Modern English
English
pud
“An informal British word for pudding or dessert”