chad
Pronunciation: [tʃæd]
Word
Context: "politics"
(noun) a small piece of paper or cardboard that is removed from a perforated sheet, like ballots in voting. When people fill out a ballot, sometimes the little pieces come out, and those are called chads.
Example
After casting my vote, I checked to make sure no chads were left in the ballot box.
Example
The election results were disputed due to many uncounted chads.
Example
What do you think happens to the chads once the votes are counted?
Context: "slang"
(noun) a term used to describe a young man who is popular, confident, and often engaging in dating or partying. It's usually used in a casual or joking way.
Example
He's such a chad; everyone wants to hang out with him at the party.
Example
She's not interested in dating chads; she prefers someone more serious.
Example
Do you think that chads are more likely to get noticed in a crowd?
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