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cod
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noun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
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noun
major food fish of Arctic and cold-temperate waters
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noun
(= pod)
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
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adjective
(= collect)
payable by the recipient on delivery
a collect call
the letter came collect
a COD parcel
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verb
(= tease, razz, ride)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
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verb
(= dupe, fool)
fool or hoax
The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
You can't fool me!
COD
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adverb
(= C.O.D.)
collecting the charges upon delivery
mail a package C.O.D.
postage
Noun
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Postage is money that is paid to have a letter or package delivered to someone.
Mary paid 50 cents for postage.