Traditional; typically used in the context of clothing, grooming, and other aspects of one's personal presentation. An item is "trad" if it either (a) was manufactured during the relevant time period, usually the 1930s through 1950s, or (b) is a modern item with design aspects inherited from or complementary with that time period.
by tradly August 13, 2008
trad is short for traditional, a way of saying somthing is particularly cool or hip. similar to rad.
by jakarta December 09, 2004
Adjective used by rock climbers to describe a technique of self-protection or a particular climb which does not involve the use of bolts.
by Rock-man-enough April 09, 2004
Someone who believes in the traditional, non-reformist view of Hindu dharma, especially as applied to the political aspect of Hinduism, also known as Hindutva.
by bablob January 05, 2020
A skinhead who is not racist, nor vehemently anti-racist (sharp), but is apolitical and interested only in "traditional" skinhead music and culture.
by oioioi February 10, 2005
synonymous with 'cliche' this 21st century slang term is used to demean and taunt someone/something that is repetitive, unoriginal, uninspired, generic
comes from the word traditional in its negative conotation
comes from the word traditional in its negative conotation
by tanjent January 07, 2009
Damn homie, did you see that chick laying down those "trad" ass fiddle beats in the club jawndy? Robert Boyle would be proud..."
by BigDawgShapins April 14, 2016