a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
"I accidentally left a strip of chad on my desk after punching out the ticket."
a landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960
"After gaining independence from France in 1960, Chad embarked on its own path as a sovereign nation."
a family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa
"The Chadic language family includes many tongues spoken across the vast region surrounding Lake Chad."
A very handsome, usually tall, man whom women find sexually attractive; at times seen as an alpha male of a group.
"The new slang dictionary lists chad as an alternative spelling for a term describing an alpha-male who is sexually promiscuous."
Small pieces of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.
Alternative spelling of Chad (“alpha-male; sexually promiscuous man”)
In plain English: A "chad" is someone considered very attractive and successful with romantic relationships.
"He acted like a chad, boasting about his weekend conquests."
Usage: This slang term refers to an attractive, confident, typically masculine person perceived as highly successful with romantic pursuits. Use it cautiously, as it carries connotations of arrogance and objectification.
A male given name from Old English. Also a modern nickname for Charles, Chadwick and similar-sounding names
"The international summit was held in the capital city of N'Djamena, located within the borders of Chad."
A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Chad.
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"I had to peel off some chad from the popcorn before eating it."
The word comes from the Old English name Ċeadda, which was revived in the 20th century to refer to a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon saint. Its modern slang meaning for an arrogant "alpha male" emerged in Chicago around the late 1990s before becoming widespread through internet culture in the 2010s.