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The word originated from the word tadpole. As a tadpole is small. And the meaning for the word tad is small or a small amount.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe word tad comes from the mid 19th Century, thought to be a shortened version of the word 'tadpole', referring to a small child. It now has an extended meaning for 'a small amount'
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The phrase 'a tad' likely originated as a colloquial way to express a small amount or degree. It is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly derived from the word "tadpole," which itself means a small creature. Over time, 'a tad' has become a commonly used expression to casually convey a slight or modest quantity.
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