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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Looking for something a tad different?—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 Temperatures recover a tad, with highs in the 50s.—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Out popcorn shrimp recipe uses frozen shrimp, which is often a tad cheaper than fresh.—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 The vehicle’s sharp edges have also been softened just a tad and its ride height lowered, which combine to give the car an even more athletic air.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tad
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probably from English dialect, toad, from Middle English tode — more at toad