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gad

UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/

Translations

gadinterjection
Archaic/mild oath expressing surprise or emphasis.
Synonyms
egad
gadzooks
gosh
golly
goodness
my word
oh my
wow
gadnoun
gads
pl
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
Additional translations
шпилька
болван
Synonyms
prod
goad
awl
wedge
spike
prong
pole
bar
probe
spur
gadverb
gadded
Past Simple
gadded
Past Participle
gadding
Gerund
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
She likes to gad around the park on weekends.
Она любит бродить по парку по выходным.
Additional translations
слоняться
брести
Synonyms
ramble
rove
wander
roam
drift
meander

Definitions

gadinterjection
Used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; a euphemistic oath substituting for 'God'.
Gad! I nearly missed the last train.
gadnoun
A tool or device, typically a chisel or pointed instrument, used for breaking or cutting stone.
The mason used a gad to shape the rough stone into a smooth block.
A goad or spur, something that urges or stimulates into action.
The constant criticism served as a gad to improve his performance.
gadverb
To move about restlessly or aimlessly, especially over a wide area.
She spent the afternoon gadding about town, visiting various shops and cafes.
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