Boodle

Pronunciation: /ˈbudl/

Definitions of boodle

noun a large amount of money or valuables, especially that acquired or spent in a dishonest or illegal way

Example Sentences

A1 I found a boodle of toys hidden under the bed.

A2 The kids were excited to open the boodle of presents on Christmas morning.

B1 The detective discovered a boodle of stolen goods in the suspect's house.

B2 The treasure hunters were thrilled to uncover a boodle of gold coins buried in the sand.

C1 The corrupt politician was caught accepting a boodle of bribes in exchange for favors.

C2 The art collector's estate was filled with a boodle of valuable paintings and sculptures.

Examples of boodle in a Sentence

formal The company's financial records revealed a discrepancy in the boodle amount.

informal Let's split the boodle evenly among us.

slang I heard they made a boodle selling those sneakers.

figurative Her charisma was the boodle that won over the audience.

Grammatical Forms of boodle

• past tense: boodled
• plural: boodles
• comparative: more boodle
• superlative: most boodle
• present tense: boodles
• future tense: will boodle
• perfect tense: have boodled
• continuous tense: is boodling
• singular: boodle
• positive degree: boodle
• infinitive: to boodle
• gerund: boodling
• participle: boodled

Origin and Evolution of boodle

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'boodle' is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a large sum of money or a collection of valuable items, 'boodle' has evolved to also mean a group or collection of people, especially those involved in dishonest or corrupt activities.