gad meaning and definition

GAD noun

Definition of GAD (noun)

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
   • synonyms: anxiety reaction, generalized anxiety disorder
2. a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
   • "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
   • synonyms: spur

GAD verb

Definition of gad (verb)

1. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
   • synonyms: gallivant, jazz around