Silent Generation · 1928–1945 · Home pad
Pad
One’s home, apartment or living quarters.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Home”
THE VIBEMid-century cool and expressive
USE IT INMid-century conversation and pop culture
USE IT LIKE THIS
“Come by my pad after the show.”
WORD ORIGIN
Associated with mid-20th-century American speech, youth culture and popular entertainment.