cad

Meanings

• noun

  1. A person who behaves in an unpleasant or contemptible way.

• noun

  2. In engineering and architecture, a detailed plan or design for a project.

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Pronunciation

1. /kæd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dog , villain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cad
bad , mad , glad , sad

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Homophones

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1. caddie
   

2. cadet
   

3. cadaver
   

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Variants

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cad , cads , CAD

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Etymology

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The word 'cad' originated from the Middle English word 'cadde,' meaning 'a container' or 'a barrel.' The modern English usage of 'cad' as a contemptible person is believed to have originated in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cad' is also used in the field of computer graphics to represent a simple geometric model.

2. In the 1960s, 'cad' was a popular term used to describe young men who rejected traditional values and embraced a lifestyle of rebellion and hedonism.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemptible: A person or thing that is considered despicable or unworthy of respect.

2. despicable: Deserving of contempt or hatred; loathsome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cad' is often used to describe a despicable or contemptible character. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' Iago is portrayed as a 'cad' who manipulates and deceives others for his own gain.

How to Memorize "cad"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person behaving in an unpleasant or contemptible way to remember the meaning of 'cad' as a contemptible person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cad' with the feeling of contempt or disdain to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Contemptible Actions Deserve Disgust' to help remember the meaning of 'cad' as a contemptible person.

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