bad
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/bæd/
poor quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bad' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bæddel,' where 'bæddel' meant 'hermaphrodite or effeminate man.'
Historical Evolution
'bæddel' transformed into the Middle English word 'badde,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bad.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'effeminate man,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'poor quality or not good.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
something that is bad.
He couldn't tell the good from the bad.
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Adjective 1
of poor quality or a low standard.
The food was bad.
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Adjective 2
not good in any manner or degree.
He is a bad influence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35