- The definition of a tad is a little amount of something, or a little boy.
An example of a tad is how sleepy you are when you just start to get tired.
- a little child, esp. a boy
- a small amount, degree, extent, etc.: often used with a and having adverbial force: a tad tired
Origin of tadprobably ; from tadpole
- A small amount or degree; a bit.
- A small boy.
Origin of tadPerhaps short for tadpole.
1877, â€˜young or small childâ€™, probably a shortened form of tadpole. The extended meaning â€˜small amountâ€™ is first recorded 1915.
tad - Computer Definition
(Telephone Answering Device) An answering machine.