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- [kad-ish]
- /ˈkæd ɪʃ/
- /ˈkædɪʃ/
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- [kad-ish]
- /ˈkæd ɪʃ/
Definitions of caddish word
- adjective caddish like or characteristic of a cad; ungentlemanly 3
- adjective caddish of or like a cad; dishonorable; ungentlemanly: caddish behavior. 1
- noun caddish Characteristic of a cad. 1
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Origin of caddish
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; cad + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Caddish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caddish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
caddish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caddish
adjective caddish
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- ungallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- rascally — being, characteristic of, or befitting a rascal.
- rakish — smart; jaunty; dashing: a hat worn at a rakish angle.
Antonyms for caddish
adjective caddish
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with ca
- Words starting with cad
- Words starting with cadd
- Words starting with caddi
- Words starting with caddis
- Words starting with caddish