gadding

gad

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of gadding word

verb without object gadding to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another: to gad about. 1
noun gadding the act of gadding. 1
noun gadding Present participle of gad. 1
noun gadding The act of one who gads, or moves about frivolously. 0

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Origin of gadding

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 Gadding

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gadding 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 about 72% 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.

gadding usage trend in Literature

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