quads

[ kwodz ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. quadriceps muscles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quads¹

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Example Sentences

Reiterating how shocked he was at such an unusual occurrence, he added: "I’d say we might have a set of twins a month, twins do happen. But quads? Never."

From BBC

Training the glutes, hamstrings, quads and core, in particular, can help prevent pain and injuries elsewhere in the body, Johnston adds.

From Los Angeles Times

And plans are needed for the fall, when college quads will fill back up just a couple of months before the presidential election — possibly with more protesters.

From New York Times

Objectively, I know that the defeated ones are in almost every other regard already winners: fit gods with ropy quads, admired, adored and no doubt absurdly well compensated.

From New York Times

The administration then acts surprised when those organizations decided that direct action was necessary, which involved taking over buildings and occupying the quads.

From Salon