bindle
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[L]astly he made a bindle in a plastic tarp of some cans of juice and cans of fruit and cans of vegetables […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bindle” mean?
A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.
Is “bindle” formal or informal?
bindle is generally slang.