Definition of scad
scad
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: any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
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Origin and Etymology of scad
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1602
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scad
noun
Definition of scad
: a large number or quantity —usually used in plural scads of money
Origin and Etymology of scad
probably alteration of English dialect scald a multitude
First Known Use: 1869
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