Cad - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Cad

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kad'kad'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Roguish

MEANING

A man who behaves dishonorablyEspecially towards a woman

ORIGIN

British English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'cadet', originally a term for a younger son or younger brother, later a term for a servant or apprentice, and finally a derogatory term for a dishonorable man

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically used to describe men who did not conform to societal norms of gentlemanly behavior

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term gained popularity in the 19th century, often used in literature to describe unscrupulous characters

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