Meaning of the word wad in English
What does wad mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wad
US /wɑːd/
UK /wɒd/
Noun
1.
a lump or ball of soft material, especially cotton, wool, or paper
Example:
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He stuffed a wad of cotton into the wound.
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She crumpled the paper into a small wad.
2.
a roll of banknotes
Example:
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He pulled out a thick wad of cash.
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The gambler flashed a large wad of bills.
Verb
compress (a soft material) into a compact mass
Example:
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He wadded up the tissue and threw it in the bin.
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She wadded her jacket into a ball and put it in her backpack.