🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

악당

Pronunciation / Transliteration: akdang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cad/kæd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 정말 악당이다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A man who behaves dishonorably, especially towards a woman.

    "He was such a cad for breaking her heart without a second thought."
  2. 2

    A man who is considered untrustworthy or unscrupulous.

    "The cad took advantage of her kindness and left her in debt."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cad' originates from the 19th century, derived from the French word 'cadet', which referred to a younger son or a junior. Over time, it evolved in English to denote a man who behaves dishonorably, particularly towards women, reflecting societal attitudes towards masculinity and honor.

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