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a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
a man who is attractive, confident, socially dominant, and often sexually successful
SlangWhat is the origin and meaning of the word "Chad"?
The slang term Chad refers to a stereotypical "alpha male" who is attractive, confident, socially dominant, and often portrayed as highly successful with women. While the name was used in 1990s Chicago slang to describe wealthy, preppy young men from affluent suburbs, its modern internet meaning emerged in the 2010s on forums like 4chan and Reddit, where it became part of memes such as "Virgin vs. Chad" and the exaggerated "Chad Thundercock." Depending on context, it can be used admiringly to represent peak traditional masculinity or mockingly to suggest arrogance and superficiality, and it is often paired with the female counterpart Stacy or the hyperbolic Gigachad.
