Chad (slang)

For the graffiti character, see Kilroy was here.
Not to be confused with Chav.

The slang term Chad has historically been applied in different contexts. It originated in the UK, where it was used to describe a particular humorous ad-hoc cartoon.[1] Later, it was employed in Chicago as a derogatory description for young, upper-class, urban males.[2] In modern internet slang, the term generally refers to an "alpha"[3] or simply a sexually successful male.[4]

  1. ^ Crystal, David (2018). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. p. 193. ISBN 978-1108423595. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Welch, David (2012). New in Town Chicago. New in Town Chicago. p. 16.
  3. ^ Hines, Alice (May 28, 2019). "How Many Bones Would you Break to get Laid?". The Cut. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Ali, Rasha; Oliver, David; Haneline, Amy (November 15, 2019). "What is a VSCO girl? OK, boomer. A parents' dictionary to teen slang words, sksksksksk". USA Today. Retrieved October 3, 2020.