shedload of

9.2

A very large amount of something you have or get

noun

: un montón de

We received a shedload of complaints about the new policy.

Examples

There's a shedload of paperwork to complete before the deadline.
I have a shedload of work to do today.
Mark won a shedload of money in the lottery last year.
They spent a shedload of money on that new car.
He received a shedload of compliments after his performance at the concert.
They have a shedload of work to complete before the deadline.
My friend brought over a shedload of snacks for the movie night.

Synonyms

load

vsshedload of

278 1.1

An amount of things carried at one time, like cargo on a vehicle

is more exaggerated and informal meaning an extremely large amount

a load of

vsshedload of

Informal

65 1.0

A large number or amount of things

is stronger referring to an extremely large amount not just a lot

truckload

vsshedload of

45 2.9

A very large amount about as much as fills a truck

is less literal focusing on extreme amount rather than vehicle capacity

shitload of

vsshedload of

Offensive

28 9.9

A very large amount of something used in rude speech

is similarly informal but avoids vulgar or coarse wording

boatload

vsshedload of

Informal

18 3.5

A very large amount of something

is more hyperbolic meaning an extremely large amount rather than literal fill

heap of

vsshedload of

Informal

17 1.8

A large pile of things or a large amount

is more intense used for an extremely large amount rather than a pile

buttload

vsshedload of

Offensive

5 8.5

A very large amount of something said jokingly

is informal but uses a plain tone rather than humor

crapload

vsshedload of

NSFW

3 9.1

A very large amount of something

is informal and nonoffensive not using crude or rude words

trainload

vsshedload of

2 3.2

A large amount of goods that one train can carry

is used broadly for extreme amounts not only long vehicle cargo

cartload

vsshedload of

Informal

2 3.5

An amount that fills a cart, often meaning a very large quantity

is more intense meaning an extremely large quantity rather than carrier capacity

fuckload of

vsshedload of

Offensive

1 9.9

A very large amount of something used in rude, informal speech

is informal but avoids strong vulgar swearing

tons

vsshedload of

Informal

1 2.1

A very large amount of something, often many people or things

is stronger meaning an extremely large amount rather than very large

loads

vsshedload of

Informal

1 1.0

A large number or amount of something

is more intense pointing to an extremely large amount instead

wagonload

vsshedload of

Informal

1 4.5

A very large amount, like enough to fill a wagon

is more general meaning an extreme quantity not tied to a vehicle

metric shitload

vsshedload of

Offensive

9.9

A very large amount of something said in a rude way

is informal but uses less crude more neutral phrasing

heaps

vsshedload of

4.8

A large amount of things, for example work, friends, or food

is more extreme meaning an extremely large quantity rather than just large

Antonyms

little bit

∞ 1.0

A small amount of something

little

1 1.0

A very small amount or short time

How Much

shedload of

9.2

tons

Informal

1 2.1

a lot

∞ 1.0

quite a little

Informal

3 6.6

some

∞ 1.0

a little

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

shedload of singular

shedloads of plural

Morphology

shedload + of

The noun is transparently built around 'load' (a large quantity), so a learner who knows 'shed' and 'load' can plausibly infer it means a large amount; the basic compositional logic points toward quantity. However, 'shedload' is an informal, possibly dialectal intensifier and the precise degree and idiomatic usage (and the role of 'shed') are somewhat unpredictable, so full understanding may require exposure.

Etymology

Shedload of may come from the simple image of a small garden shed packed full so it becomes a heavy load to move. That's why calling something a shedload of means 'a very large amount'.