Meaning & Definition of Gad in English
English⟶
Gad
/gæd/
noun
1. An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
synonym:
- generalized anxiety disorder,
- GAD,
- anxiety reaction
2. A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
- "Cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
synonym:
- spur,
- gad
verb
1. Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
synonym:
- gallivant,
- gad,
- jazz around