gadder

gad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gad]
- /gæd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gad]
- /gæd/

Definitions of gadder word

verb without object gadder to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another: to gad about. 1
noun gadder the act of gadding. 1
noun gadder One who roves about idly, a rambling gossip. 1
noun gadder (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A drilling or perforating machine or apparatus for mining and mineral exploration. 0

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Origin of gadder

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English gadden, perhaps back formation from gadeling companion in arms, fellow (in 16th century, vagabond, wanderer), Old English gædeling, derivative of gæd fellowship; see gather, -ling1

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Parts of speech for Gadder

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gadder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for gadder

noun gadder

pleasure-seeker — someone who always wants to have pleasure
gadabout — a person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another.

All 2 Synonyms of gadder