toodles
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of toodles
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Allen’s own bird, an umbrella cockatoo named Toodles, grabbed the side of her cage and fanned her feathers to vie for attention.
From Los Angeles Times
“I don’t know how somebody takes somebody’s child or somebody’s pet that’s like a child,” Allen said, gazing lovingly at Toodles.
From Los Angeles Times
John laughed at him, and Jo called him ‘Mr. Toodles’.
From Literature
Ah, but can we be sure that noodles go with toodles?
From The Guardian
Dave ended every episode saying, "Stay strong, Dopey Nation", while Chris always said "Toodles" instead of goodbye, which Dave hated.
From BBC
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