noun
quads
kwodz
Quads (noun) means the large muscles at the front of the thigh (quadriceps), or four cards of the same rank in poker. Example: “Squats are one of the best exercises for building your quads.”
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The large muscles at the front of the thigh (quadriceps), or four cards of the same rank in poker.
"Squats are one of the best exercises for building your quads."
"She won the hand with quads — four aces."
How to use quads
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal short form for either thigh muscles (quadriceps) or a four-of-a-kind poker hand, depending on context.
When to use it
Informal — gym or poker slang.
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What does “quads” mean?
The word “quads” means the large muscles at the front of the thigh (quadriceps), or four cards of the same rank in poker. In plain terms, informal short form for either thigh muscles (quadriceps) or a four-of-a-kind poker hand, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “quads”?
“Quads” is pronounced kwodz (/kwɑdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “quads” in a sentence?
Here is “quads” used in a sentence: “Squats are one of the best exercises for building your quads.”
What part of speech is “quads”?
“Quads” is a noun.
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