there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
Recent Examples on the WebFigures on Wednesday are expected to show Australia’s economy grew a tad in the first quarter versus the previous period, in what would be the 10th straight expansion.—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 June 2024 Today Mercury is lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which is exciting but possibly a tad nerve-racking.—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024 Given the rounded toe box, the brand recommends going a half size up to give your feet a tad more wiggle room.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Thou art a tad boozier, too, which makes for a less quaffable brew.—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tad
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Word History
Etymology
probably from English dialect, toad, from Middle English tode — more at toad
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