gadded

Meanings

• Adjective

  A state of agitation or excitement, often inappropriate or unnecessary.

  - "He was in a gadded state after hearing the news."
  - "Why is she in such a gadded mood today?"

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Synonyms

gallivant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gadded
madded , saddened , gladdened

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Variants

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gad , gadded , gadding , gads

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Etymology

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Originally a dialect word from the northern parts of England, gadded is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word 'gada,' which means 'to provoke or incite.'

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Trivia

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1. The word gadded is not commonly used outside of northern England and other dialect regions.

2. Gadded is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'gadabout,' which means a person who goes from place to place without any particular purpose or direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitation: A feeling of restlessness or anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling or sweating.

2. excitement: A feeling of intense enthusiasm or eagerness, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heart or increased energy.

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Culture

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In literature, gadded is used to describe characters who are easily agitated or excitable. It can also be used to describe situations where people react in an inappropriate or unnecessary way.

How to Memorize "gadded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is easily agitated or excited, like a dog that barks excessively or a child who gets worked up over small things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word gadded with the feeling of being overly agitated or excited, like a person who is too worked up about a situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old Norse origin of the word, 'gada,' which means 'to provoke or incite.'

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