wad — a lump or bundle of soft material
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lump or bundle of soft material
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːd/
Example Sentences
- The gangster boss pulled out a fat wad of hundreds like he was peeling a banana.
- My grandmother keeps a secret wad of emergency money in her cookie jar.
- He wadded up his failed love letter and shot it into the trash can like a basketball.
wad
NOUN[/wɑːd/]
a lump or bundle of soft material
Crumpled paper wads everywhere
A soft wad wraps his rod, as he gives a knowing nod!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle Dutch wadde in the 16th century, originally meaning 'soft lump' or 'soft mass'. It initially referred to the material used to pack gunpowder in firearms, later broadening to describe any compressed or bundled substance.
Breakdown
The root wadde comes from Middle Dutch, where it denoted a soft, compacted mass—likely related to Germanic roots expressing the sense of pressing or padding material together.
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📝Examples
“The gangster boss pulled out a fat wad of hundreds like he was peeling a banana.”
“My grandmother keeps a secret wad of emergency money in her cookie jar.”
“He wadded up his failed love letter and shot it into the trash can like a basketball.”
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