tad
word
/ˈtæd/
tad
/tˈæd/
tad
Definition
A small amount; a little bit. Commonly used informally to indicate just a tiny quantity or degree.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly used in spoken English. Often appears in 'a tad' or 'just a tad' (meaning 'a little bit'). Not used in formal writing. Sometimes used humorously or ironically to understate.
Spanish: un poco - un pelínPortuguese (BR): um pouco - um tiquinhoPortuguese (PT): um pouco - um bocadinhoChinese (Simplified): 一点点 - 少许Chinese (Traditional): 一點點 - 少許Hindi: थोड़ा साArabic: قليلاً - مقدار ضئيلBengali: একটু - সামান্যRussian: чуть-чуть - немногоJapanese: 少し - ちょっとVietnamese: một chút - một ítKorean: 조금 - 살짝Turkish: azıcık - birazcıkUrdu: ذرا - تھوڑا ساIndonesian: sedikit - agak
Example Sentences
Can you move it a tad to the left?
basic
I'm feeling a tad tired today.
basic
Add a tad more salt, please.
basic
Could you turn down the music just a tad?
natural
It's a tad chilly outside, so grab a jacket.
natural
That joke was a tad awkward, don't you think?
natural