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boodlers

boo·dle
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bood-l]
    • /ˈbud l/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bood-l]
    • /ˈbud l/

Definitions of boodlers word

  • noun boodlers the lot, pack, or crowd: Send the whole boodle back to the factory. 1
  • noun boodlers a large quantity of something, especially money: He's worth a boodle. 1
  • noun boodlers a bribe or other illicit payment, especially to or from a politician; graft. 1
  • noun boodlers stolen goods; loot; booty; swag. 1
  • verb without object boodlers to obtain money dishonestly, as by bribery or swindling. 1
  • idioms boodlers kit and boodle. kit1 (def 10). 1

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Origin of boodlers

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25, Americanism; < Dutch boedel property

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Parts of speech for Boodlers

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

boodlers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

boodlers usage trend in Literature

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