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
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
More bass were found, and scad, and gurnard, and a long, thin, cod-fish-looking fellow was drawn napping and splashing from the sea, proving to be a ling.
From Menhardoc by Staniland, C.J.
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