CAD

/kæd/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who behaves dishonorably or unethically, especially towards women: A "cad" is a man who treats others, particularly women, in a deceitful, selfish, or exploitative manner. This is the primary and most common modern meaning.
    • (Archaic) A bus or omnibus conductor; an assistant or errand boy: Historically, "cad" was a shortened form of "caddie" or "cadet," referring to a young man who did odd jobs or worked as a conductor.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Modern meaning):
    • He was considered a cad for breaking his promise to her.
    • Only a true cad would spread such malicious gossip.
  • Noun (Archaic meaning):
    • The cad collected the passengers' fares. (This usage is now obsolete.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a cad": To act in a dishonorable way.
    • He was being a cad by flirting with her friend.
  • "Cad and bounder": A fixed phrase, now somewhat old-fashioned, used to emphasize someone's complete lack of gentlemanly qualities.
    • The novel's villain is a classic cad and bounder.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caddish (adj): Having the qualities of a cad; dishonorable.
    • His caddish behavior was widely condemned.
  • Caddishly (adv): In a caddish manner.
  • Caddishness (n): The quality of being a cad.
Synonyms
  • Scoundrel: A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
  • Rogue: A dishonest or unprincipled man.
  • Bounder : A man who behaves badly or dishonorably.
  • Rake : A fashionable or wealthy man of immoral conduct.
Antonyms
  • Gentleman: A courteous or honorable man.
  • Stand-up guy : A reliable and honorable man.
Related Idioms
  • "A cad's trick": A dishonorable or underhanded action.
    • Leaving without paying the bill was a real cad's trick.
Noun
  1. software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing
  2. someone who is morally reprehensible
    • you dirty dog

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