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scattergood

[ skat-er-goo d ]

/ ˈskæt ərˌgʊd /

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noun

a spendthrift.

Nearby words

scatteration, scatterbrain, scatterbrained, scattered, scatteredly, scattergood, scattering, scatteringly, scattershot, scattersite housing, scatty

Origin of scattergood

First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for scattergood

Scattergood loosened a sheet of paper which had been lightly glued to the page.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
"Gimme it," said the boy, and Scattergood gravely received back his coin.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
"I calculate you'd best both of you talk," said Scattergood.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
"I carry the most reliable line of catridges in the state," said Scattergood.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland

Guess a lot of us boys feel like doin' favors for you, Scattergood.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland