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

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