the whole caboodle
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Meaning · English
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When you're packing for our camping trip, don't forget the essentials. You know, deodorant, ant killer, condoms, baby wipes and the whole caboodle.
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). Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “the whole caboodle” mean?
everything else
Is “the whole caboodle” formal or informal?
the whole caboodle is generally slang.