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gad

/ɡæd/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who goes from place to place, often looking for entertainment or mischief.

    - "The gadabout traveled from town to town, causing trouble wherever he went."
    - "Sally's brother was quite the gad when he was young."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡæd/



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Synonyms

gallivant , gadling , spike , goad
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gad
bad , mad , glad , grab , tab
Homophones
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  1. Gad (en) : A type of fish

Variants
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gad , gads , gadded , gadding , Gad , Gadite , Gadites , Gads , GAD
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to travel about aimlessly'. Derived from the Middle English word 'gadden', meaning 'to go from place to place'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'gadabout' first appeared in print in the early 18th century.

  2. The word 'gad' is also used as a verb meaning 'to tease or make mischief'.

  3. In some parts of Scotland, 'gad' is used as a term for a type of fish.

Related Concepts
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  1. Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel and explore new places

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In literature, the term 'gadabout' is often used to describe a person who travels from place to place, seeking adventure and mischief. This figure can be found in various works of fiction, including Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' and Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

How to Memorize "gad"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person constantly moving from one place to another, seeking new experiences and adventures.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gadabout' with the idea of a nomadic traveler or adventurer.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'gad' as someone who 'goes and does'.

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