boodle
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Money, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He was your 'man higher up' when you were on the force. His share of the boodle passed through your hands. You must go on the stand and testify against him.
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
Candy and snacks.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boodle” mean?
Money, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag.
Is “boodle” formal or informal?
boodle is generally slang.