Meaning & Definition of word "Wad"
Wad
/wɒd/
noun:
- 1. A small mass or bundle of soft material.
- Example: She used a wad of cotton to clean the wound.
- 2. A quantity of money, especially in the form of bills.
- Example: He pulled out a wad of cash to pay for the groceries.
- 3. A roll or lump of something, especially a mass of chewing tobacco.
- Example: He placed a wad of chewing tobacco in his cheek.
verb:
- 1. To press together into a wad or lump.
- Example: He wadded up the paper and tossed it into the trash.
Etymology
●Middle English; of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wad of cash:
A large amount of money in the form of bills.
wad of gum:
A piece of chewing gum, often chewed and then discarded.
wad of paper:
A crumpled or bundled collection of paper.
make a wad:
To form something into a tight mass.
Related Words
bundle:
A collection of things tied or wrapped together.
lump:
A piece of a solid substance.
roll:
To move by turning over and over.
Slang Meanings of wad
Meaning: A large amount of money.
● Example Sentence: He made a wad flipping houses.
Meaning: A thick stack of papers or cash.
● Example Sentence: I need a wad of bills to pay for the car.