to wad
Pronunciation
/ˈwɑd/

Definition & Meaning of "wad"in English

to wad
01

to compress or form into a lump or thick mass, often by tightly squeezing or rolling

Transitive: to wad a flexible object
to wad definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
wad
3rd person singular
wads
Present participle
wadding
Past simple
wadded
Past participle
wadded
Examples
He wadded the tissue into a small ball before disposing of it.
02

to fill something with a material to provide cushioning or insulation

Transitive: to wad sth with a soft material
Examples
The tailor wadded the jacket with soft padding to add extra insulation during cold weather.
Wad
01

a wad of something chewable as tobacco

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
wads
02

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

03

a small mass of soft material

04

a thick bundle or roll of money, usually cash carried together

Slang

What does "wad" mean in slang?

The term "wad" refers to a thick bundle or roll of cash, usually a stack of banknotes carried together. The structure is informal slang where "wad" describes something compacted into a lump, extended to money that is physically bundled. It is commonly used in everyday speech and financial slang to describe cash carried or held in a noticeable stack.

Examples
The gambler dropped a whole wad on the table.
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