Tad

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Slight ExaggerationPlay
Used to suggest a subtle exaggeration when something is just slightly more or less than stated. SlideI'll be ready in a tad, just give me two more minutes.
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Informal UsagePlay
Appropriate for casual conversations but might be too colloquial for formal writing. SlideCould you move a tad to the left?
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Understated TonePlay
Implies a downplayed or minimized sense of the amount or degree being described. SlideThis spice makes the curry a tad spicy, but not too much.