| Front | wad |
|---|---|
| Back | wad noun, verb BrE /wɒd/ NAmE /wɑːd/ noun word origin example bank 1 a thick pile of pieces of paper, paper money, etc. folded or rolled together He pulled a thick wad of £10 notes out of his pocket. (BrE, slang) They had a wad/wads of money (= a large amount). She came in with tears streaming down her face, clutching a wad of tissues. 2 a mass of soft material, used for blocking sth or keeping sth in place The nurse used a wad of cotton wool to stop the bleeding. verb verb forms word origin (-dd-) 1 ~ sth (up) (especially NAmE) to fold or press sth into a tight wad 2 ~ sth to fill sth with soft material for warmth or protection |
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