cad
word
Definition
A 'cad' is a man who behaves in a rude, dishonest, or dishonorable way, especially towards women.
Usage & Nuances
'Cad' is somewhat old-fashioned and formal, often found in British English or in literature. It usually refers to a man’s poor behavior toward women—words like 'jerk' or 'scoundrel' are more common in modern speech. Not used for women.
Spanish: canalla - patán - sinvergüenzaPortuguese (BR): canalha - patife - cafajestePortuguese (PT): canalha - patifeChinese (Simplified): 花花公子 - 卑鄙小人Chinese (Traditional): 花花公子 - 卑鄙小人Hindi: दुष्ट व्यक्ति - बदमाश आदमीArabic: نذل - وقحBengali: দুষ্টু লোক - খারাপ লোক (বিশেষ করে মহিলাদের প্রতি অসত আচরণকারী)Russian: негодяй - подлецJapanese: 女たらし - 下劣な男Vietnamese: kẻ đểu giả - kẻ bỉ ổi (đặc biệt với phụ nữ)Korean: 비열한 남자 - 바람둥이Turkish: serseri - ahlaksız adamUrdu: اَوچڑ - بدتمیز مردIndonesian: bajingan - pria tidak bermoral
Example Sentences
Everyone knew he was a cad after what he did to her.
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He acted like a cad and broke her heart.
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Don’t trust him; he’s a real cad.
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He promised to call, then completely ignored me. What a cad!
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In the movie, the villain is a charming cad who deceives everyone.
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You can’t just walk away without saying goodbye—that’s being a cad.
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