Antonyms for rad

Grammar : Adj

Definition of rad

Origin : "x-ray dose unit," 1918, shortened form of radiation (q.v.). As shortened form of radical (n.), it is attested in political slang from 1820. Teen slang sense of "extraordinary, wonderful" is from late 1970s (see radical (adj.)).

As in far out : adj unusual
As in unmarred : adj good
As in fabulous : adj amazing, wonderful
As in far-out : adj unconventional and offbeat
As in good : adj pleasant, fine
As in groovy : adj cool, wonderful

Example sentences :

"Well, we've got a pretty good outfield as it is," went on Rad.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"Go to it, boys," he advised Joe and Rad, with a friendly nod.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"Which will be about to-morrow," spoke Rad, as Joe mentioned his desire.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

A quick glance about showed that neither his baggage, nor Rad's, had been taken.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

But Rad was evidently not worried, for he was soon in peaceful slumber.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"I could have fanned them without any curves," he told Rad afterward.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

Joe and Rad, with the two men, were comparatively alone now.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"One of the porters might have opened our door by mistake," went on Rad.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"That's about it," agreed Joe, as Rad came up and joined them.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

"'If you want to do your friend Rad a good turn,'" he repeated.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick

Synonyms for rad

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