NYT Dictionary

BODING

/ˈboʊdɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbBOD-ingbod-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

foreboding, ominous, portending.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English bode Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ynge English -ing English boding From bode + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inauspiciousportentousaugurousbalefulbodefulbodingdiredisastrousdivinefatal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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