boodie

/ ˈbuːdɪ /

noun

1. a burrowing rat kangaroo, Bettongia lesueur , found on islands off Western Australia

Word History and Origins

Origin of boodie¹

from Nyungar (an extinct native language of SW Australia) burdi

Example Sentences

"Well, we'll see," returns the Boodie, in a reserved tone; after which Mr. Browne once more returns to his seat and his senses.

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Indeed, the Boodie exhibits symptoms of insanity, and dances round him with a vivacity that a dervish might be proud of.

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The Boodie, who is never very far from Fabian when he is in the room, is sitting on his knee with her arms around his neck.

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"You would go right through it and come out at the other side," persists the Boodie, nothing daunted.

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"It was something Portia said," returns the Boodie, composedly.

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