scattergood

[ skat-er-good ]

noun

1. a spendthrift.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scattergood¹

First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good

Example Sentences

Scattergood arose ponderously and limped out into the middle of the dusty road.

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Conversation had expired on Scattergood's arrival, and the group on the porch converted itself into an audience.

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Next morning Scattergood was about early, padding slowly up and down the crossed streets which made up the village.

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Scattergood ate with ease and pleasure two complete suppers—to the openly expressed admiration of Emma, the waitress.

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"Can't bear to stay near a man that mentions so much money in a breath," said Scattergood, with his most ingratiating grin.

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