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
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Nothing at Porsche will ever have the gravitas of the 911, but the car now known as the 718 has narrowed the gap a tad over the last two generations.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 So the numbers are a tad skewed.—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 This is a particularly great opportunity to get your hands on the luxe brands that have long been on your wishlist (but were a tad bit too pricey to invest in).—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 The device uses smart technology to roam freely around your home picking up dirt, dust, pet hair, and more — leaving you to go about your daily life a tad more unburdened.—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tad
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Etymology
probably from English dialect, toad, from Middle English tode — more at toad
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