chad
Translation
chad, punch-out
Examples
The voting machine left a hanging chad.
The voting machine left a hanging chad.
Tiny pieces of chad littered the floor.
Tiny pieces of chad littered the floor.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) hanging chad a piece not fully detached. The voting machine left a hanging chad.
((pieces of)) chad small bits of paper. Tiny pieces of chad littered the floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: punch-out, confetti, scrap
Etymology
The word's origin is unknown. It gained widespread use after the 2000 US presidential election.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'hanging chad' issue that decided an election. It's a tiny piece of paper with big consequences.