Despite his serious expression, he was codding his colleagues with gentle jokes to lighten the meeting.

He codded his friends into believing the map would lead them to real treasure.

Codding researched his family tree to uncover his German origins.

The Coddings organized a surprise party for their neighbor's 90th birthday.

I dismissed his conspiracy theory as cods wallop.

The fishermen hauled in several rock cods that had been hiding among the kelp.

The travel writer compared the different Cape Cods she had visited, noting subtle differences in architecture and seafood.

Scientists observed Arctic cods schooling beneath the thinning ice during the summer survey.

The chef sorted through the shipment of salt cods to find the best pieces for the traditional stew.

Atlantic cods were abundant in the coastal waters last summer, supporting a thriving local fishery.