scads

British

/ skædz /

plural noun

informal a large amount or number

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Etymology

Origin of scads

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Hybrid MAX models enjoy full-time AWD and scads of horsepower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Or they could simply abide by the legislation and sell this popular asset for scads and scads of cash.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2024

They are celebrities and public figures, netting contracts, scads of money and millions of fans along the way.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

Expect emotional speeches delivered to scads of this season’s hopeful nominees, all of whom will work the crowd at every intermission.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 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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