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quads

American

[kwodz] / kwɒdz /

plural noun

Informal.

quadriceps muscles.

Etymology

Origin of quads

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Example Sentences

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In Northern Ireland, e-scooters, scramblers, go-peds, buzz boards, quads and mini-motos are restricted to off road use only.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"I just did my work. I just wanted to enjoy my free skate," said Shaidorov, who finished sixth in the Grand Prix final in December where Malinin hit a record seven quads.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

At the Grand Prix Final, he was third after the short but still finished 30 points clear of the field after the free, landing seven quads.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

When my hips, quads, back, knees, calves, ankles and feet started to howl in intense pain, I felt a bit like a failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Jule stepped off the treadmill to stretch her quads.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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