Meaning & Definition of word "Caboodle"
Caboodle
/kəˈbuːdəl/
noun:
- 1. A whole collection or group of things; the entire lot.
- Example: He brought the whole caboodle to the picnic, including food, drinks, and games.
- 2. Often used in the phrase 'the whole kit and caboodle,' meaning everything related to a particular situation.
- Example: When they moved, they took the whole kit and caboodle, leaving behind nothing.
- 3. An informal term for 'a crowd' or 'a group' of people.
- Example: All the kids from the neighborhood came over, creating quite a caboodle in the backyard.
Etymology
●The term 'caboodle' is believed to derive from 'kit and caboodle', with 'kit' possibly referring to a collection or group.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kit and caboodle:
The entirety of something; everything included.
Related Words
lot:
A collection or group of things.
collection:
A group of items gathered together.
Slang Meanings of caboodle
Meaning: The whole deal or everything involved.
● Example Sentence: When I said I wanted the caboodle, I meant all of it!
Meaning: All the necessary items or components.
● Example Sentence: He brought the caboodle for the camping trip: tents, food, and gear.