cad

UK: 'CAD', 'cad': /ˈkæd/ US: /kæd/ ,(kad)

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cad /kæd/   n. [countable]

1. a man who behaves badly or unfairly, esp. toward women.

CAD /kæd/   n. [uncountable]

1. Computing computer-aided design.

-cad-, root. 

1. -cad- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "fall''. This meaning is found in such words as: cadence, cadenza, decadent. See -cide-².

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cad  (kad), n. 

1. an ill-bred man, esp. one who behaves in a dishonorable or irresponsible way toward women.
2. British Terms
   • a local town boy or youth, as contrasted with a university or public school student.
   • a servant at a university or public school.

• short for caddie (def. 2) 1780–90

Synonyms

• 1. . bounder, rotter, rascal, rogue; heel.

CAD  (kad), n. 

1. Computing computer-aided design.

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cad / kæd/ noun

1. someone who does not treat other people with courtesy and consideration

Etymology: 18th Century: shortened from caddie

ˈcaddish adjective

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CAD acronym:noun

1. computer-aided design