scad
1 Americannoun
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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
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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
The scad of light from the door and the two lanterns lit up the yellow trampled glaur, and both the boys stripped in silence and stood on guard, and then started.
From The McBrides A Romance of Arran by Sillars, John
Hybrid MAX models enjoy full-time AWD and scads of horsepower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
They were united in fury, raising scads of cash—and, really, it doesn’t get better than that.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2024
For the faithful, “The Acolyte” serves up scads of Jedi, a franchise fundamental that the other live-action “Star Wars” TV shows have depicted sparingly or not at all.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2024
They are celebrities and public figures, netting contracts, scads of money and millions of fans along the way.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2023
A fire burned at the edge of the street, heaped with books and scads of papers.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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