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scads

/ skædz /

plural noun

  1. informal.
    a large amount or number


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scads1

C19: of uncertain origin

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Example Sentences

Government and charities were pouring scads of dough into a joint called the Medical Research Center.

Thet gurl's not only white—she's got money, scads ov it, and is a good looker.

He jist shoved them scads what hed been given him careless-like down inter his coat pocket, an' faced Mister Manager.

Promoters grovel at his feet, and offer heaps of scads, if he will condescend to meet some other bruising lads.

One day they were out and caught six mackerel and six scads.

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