GAD (n.)

  1. an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months

    [ Syn: generalized anxiety disorder , gad , anxiety reaction ]

  2. a sharp prod fixed to a riders heel and used to urge a horse onward; cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on

    [ Syn: spur ]

    gad (v.)

  1. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

    [ Syn: gallivant , jazz around ]

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