scattergood

[ skat-er-good ]

noun
  1. a spendthrift.

Origin of scattergood

1
First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good

Words Nearby scattergood

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How to use scattergood in a sentence

  • scattergood arose ponderously and limped out into the middle of the dusty road.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Conversation had expired on scattergood's arrival, and the group on the porch converted itself into an audience.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Next morning scattergood was about early, padding slowly up and down the crossed streets which made up the village.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • scattergood ate with ease and pleasure two complete suppers—to the openly expressed admiration of Emma, the waitress.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • "Can't bear to stay near a man that mentions so much money in a breath," said scattergood, with his most ingratiating grin.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland