scad

¹

[ skad ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) scad, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) scads.

1. any carangid fish of the genus Decapterus, inhabiting tropical and subtropical shore waters.
2. any of several related carangid fishes, as of the genera Trachurus or Selar.

scad

²

[ skad ]

noun

1. Informal. a great number or quantity:

   scads of money.

2. Archaic. a piece of money; dollar.

scad

/ skæd /

noun

1. any of various carangid fishes of the genus Trachurus, esp the horse mackerel

Word History and Origins

Origin of scad¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain

Origin of scad²

1855–60, Americanism; of obscure origin; compare British dial scal ( d ) a great quantity

Word History and Origins

Origin of scad¹

C17: of uncertain origin; compare Swedish skädde flounder

Example Sentences

Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Salon

You wouldn’t say that about his classic, “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls,” which chronicled the film-studio revolution with scads of scandalous detail.

From Los Angeles Times

Computers would be able to process scads of data to solve humanity’s most pressing problems, from medical mysteries to international terrorism.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abundance
• great deal
• lots
• oodles
• profusion
• ream