Gad
/ɡæd/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Leisurely Activity
Use 'gad' to describe relaxed, aimless activities, often for pleasure or passing time.
On my day off, I love to gad around the local market.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
The verb 'gad' carries a casual tone, suitable for informal conversations.
After exams, we'll gad about town just to unwind.
Pro Tip 3/3Old-fashioned
'Gad about' or 'gad around' may sound old-fashioned or less common in modern English.
Grandpa reminisced about how he used to gad about with his friends.
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