English · Phrasal verb Attested

pad down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To spend the night somewhere.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trải qua đêm ở một nơi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Since you stay in the main lodge, it's easy to pad down at all hours to a cozy stay before the fireplace, or farther down the hall to the small Gothic-style chapel.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To frisk, pat down

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm hoặc kiểm tra người

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To reduce a signal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giảm tín hiệu

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pad down” mean?

To spend the night somewhere.

Is “pad down” formal or informal?

pad down is generally informal.