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chad
/t͡ʃæd/
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What does chad mean?
noun
- Small pieces of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.
- One of these pieces of paper.
- Alternative spelling of Chad (“alpha-male; a virile man”).
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noun
- A very handsome, genetically gifted and sexually active man whom women find sexually attractive; at times seen as an alpha male of a group.
proper noun
- A male given name from Old English; also a modern nickname for Charles, Chadwick and similar-sounding names.
- The British version of the "Kilroy was here" graffiti.
- A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Chad.
- Lake Chad (a freshwater lake at the junction of Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon in Central Africa).
contraction
- (obsolete) I had
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IPA pronunciation
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Chad is still highly dependent on foreign aid, with its economy in trouble and many regions suffering from shortages.
Oil companies are exploring areas north of Lake Chad and in the Doba basin in the south.
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Overview: The climate, geographic location, and lack of infrastructure and natural resources make Chad one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world.
Overview: The climate, geographic location, and lack of infrastructure and natural resources potential make Chad one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world.
Cedd, the founder and abbot of Lastingham, was Aidan’s pupil, so was his brother, the great bishop Ceadda (Chad), who succeeded him in his abbacy.