noun

Scudder

Scudder (noun) means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly. Example: “The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky.”

noun

One who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly.

"The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky."

How to use Scudder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething or someone that moves quickly and lightly, as clouds do in wind.

When to use it

Rare, mostly literary usage.

Word forms

Scudders plural, scudders plural, scudders plural

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Etymology

From scud (to move fast and lightly) + -er.

Rhymes for Scudder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scudder” mean?

The word “Scudder” means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly. In plain terms, something or someone that moves quickly and lightly, as clouds do in wind.

How do you use “Scudder” in a sentence?

Here is “Scudder” used in a sentence: “The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky.”

What part of speech is “Scudder”?

“Scudder” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Scudder?

"Scudder" (noun) means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly.