- plural of scad.
scads
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of scads
C19: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Generally, scads of slack signal weakness and tend to place a lid on companies’ ability to raise prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Sasaki, 23, is beginning to feel comfortable in Chavez Ravine and with the heat that comes with choosing the Dodgers among scads of suitors when he left his native Japan in January.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
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
Or they could simply abide by the legislation and sell this popular asset for scads and scads of cash.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2024
Mrs. van D. has scads of dresses, coats and shoes, none of which she feels she can do without.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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