38 "In spades" is now a slur. (archive.ph) posted 117 days ago by Mpetey123 117 days ago by Mpetey123 +38 / -0 40 comments share 40 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I know spade can be used as a racial slur but "in spades" has never had a racial overtone.
Yeah, I think it just refers to the amount that a spade can hold. Something something "in spades". It's a measurement.