scads etymology

Etymology and Origin:

The word "scads" is believed to have originated from the Italian phrase "scadersi," meaning "to a lot." It entered the English language in the late 1800s.

Meaning:

"Scads" means a large number or quantity of something. It is often used informally in a humorous or exaggerated way to emphasize the abundance of something.

Usage Examples:

• "I have scads of clothes in my closet."
• "The store was offering scads of discounts during the sale."
• "We caught scads of fish while out on the boat."
• "I've been working on this project for scads of hours."
• "There were scads of people at the concert last night."

Synonyms:

• Lots
• Plenty
• A heap
• A great deal
• A multitude
• A vast amount

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