What is another word for pregnant chad?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛɡnənt t͡ʃˈad] (IPA) 
The phrase "pregnant Chad" is a term used to describe an unreadable or incomplete paper ballot. However, there are several other terms that can be used to describe this similar phenomenon. Some synonyms for the term "pregnant Chad" include hanging Chad, dimpled Chad, pregnant Butterfly, and pregnant Arrowhead. Hanging Chad refers to a ballot where a chad, or a piece of paper, is still attached to the ballot. A dimpled Chad is a ballot in which a dent has been made in the paper but has not been completely detached. Similarly, a pregnant Butterfly or Arrowhead refers to a partially-detached chad that creates a bulge on the ballot. These terms are commonly used in election scenarios to describe a questionable vote.
