vaad
Vaad is a term used in Gujarati and other Indo-Aryan languages to denote argument, debate, or dispute. It can indicate a rhetorical exchange, a contentious discussion, or a formal debate in various settings, ranging from everyday conversations to public forums or courtly discourse. The word is often encountered in discussions of language, culture, and literature.
Etymology and sense: Vaad derives from the Sanskrit root vad- meaning “to say” or “to speak.” Over
Usage and context: In Gujarati literature and oral culture, vaad describes both ordinary disagreements and organized
Other uses: The transliteration vaad can also appear as a surname or as part of place names