Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cad
noun
/kæd/
Definition
A man who behaves dishonorably, particularly towards women.
Examples
- He acted like a cad, breaking hearts without a second thought.
- Everyone warned her about his reputation as a cad.
- She decided to end the relationship when she realized he was a cad.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is deliberately untrustworthy or unscrupulous, often in romantic contexts.
Synonyms
- Bounder
- Rogue
- Scoundrel