caboodle

[ kuh-bood-l ]

noun

, Informal.

1. the lot, pack, or crowd:

   I have no use for the whole caboodle.

caboodle

/ kəˈbuːdəl /

noun

1. informal.
   a lot, bunch, or group (esp in the phrases the whole caboodle, the whole kit and caboodle )

Word History and Origins

Origin of caboodle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps ca- + boodle

Word History and Origins

Origin of caboodle¹

C19: probably contraction of kit ¹and boodle

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. kit and caboodle, Informal. kit ¹( def 10 ).

More idioms and phrases containing caboodle

see whole kit and caboodle .

Example Sentences

In my fantasy world, the entire bonus caboodle—every last cent—would go to the reconstruction of Haiti.

From The Daily Beast

"Whole caboodle workin' like a charm," he said, good humoredly.

From Project Gutenberg

Why, I wouldn't give a snap of my fingers fer the whole kit and caboodle of ye, you low-down, sneakin' parcel o' thieves.

From Project Gutenberg

I suppose a lot of these might as well be thrown away, but well dump the whole caboodle down in the cellar for now.

From Project Gutenberg

Toothbrushes, nutcrackers, babies' baths—the whole caboodle of manufacture—are now set to music.

From Project Gutenberg

Ill sell you the whole kit and caboodle in the car and out of it for twenty-five dollars.

From Project Gutenberg

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