chad
approving, sometimes ironic
the one-line answer
An extremely confident and successful man. Often used approvingly.
Chad started as internet slang for a socially dominant man who effortlessly succeeds with women and in life. Evolved into a more general compliment for anyone who does something impressively confident or decisive. Also used in memes..
mainstream
Your coworker might use this word.
01 / in the wild
hear it move.
praise
he told his boss no to overtime. chad behavior.
He assertively declined without hesitation. Impressive.
03 / don't confuse
similar, not the same.
chad
Chad is confident and social
vs
sigma
Sigma is self-contained and antisocial by choice.