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wad

wad

 
 
pronunciation:
wad
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small mass or ball.
He chewed a wad of gum.There was a wad of paper on the floor.
definition 2: (informal) a roll or large amount of paper money.
He walked into the jewelry store with a wad and bought the most expensive necklace there.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: wads, wadding, wadded
definition: to roll or press into a wad (often followed by "up").
She wadded up the paper.
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