scad
1 Americannoun
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scad,
plural
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scads
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any carangid fish of the genus Decapterus, inhabiting tropical and subtropical shore waters.
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any of several related carangid fishes, as of the genera Trachurus or Selar.
noun
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Informal. a great number or quantity.
scads of money.
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Archaic. a piece of money; dollar.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of scad1
First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain
Origin of scad2
1855–60, of obscure origin; compare British dial scal ( d ) a great quantity
Example Sentences
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Deboning a small yellowstripe scad, 67-year-old vendor Malida Chaiyakul said supply chains were at risk.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
It had come back with just 300 kilos of black scad, which would be distributed at the local market.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2021
Wahoo are good on live bait such as scad.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2019
People have flocked to this year's scad of stereoscopic sensations, in spite of the hefty ticket-price premium they've commanded.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2010
He dressed himself hurriedly in a neglige shirt with a windsor scad, light-colored, serviceable trousers with a belt, russet shoes, and a tennis hat-a knockabout costume, he considered.
From Main-Travelled Roads by Hamlin Garland
In his research Mr. Moore read scads of 18th- and 19th-century farmers’ guides and homemaking manuals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
There were scads of lawyers involved at all times in this discussion.
From Slate ● Nov. 17, 2025
But while FinTok and MoneyTok content has exploded in recent years, there are scads of videos giving inaccurate or misleading financial advice.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2024
You wouldn’t say that about his classic, “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls,” which chronicled the film-studio revolution with scads of scandalous detail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
For example, I was terrified of car accidents, death, cancer, brain tumors, nuclear war, pregnant women, loud noises, strict teachers, elevators, and scads of other things.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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