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Translate files Caboodle
/kəˈbuːdəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A whole collection or group of things; the entire lot.
He brought the whole caboodle to the picnic, including food, drinks, and games.
Often used in the phrase 'the whole kit and caboodle,' meaning everything related to a particular situation.
When they moved, they took the whole kit and caboodle, leaving behind nothing.
An informal term for 'a crowd' or 'a group' of people.
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
Slang Meanings
The whole deal or everything involved.
When I said I wanted the caboodle, I meant all of it!
All the necessary items or components.
He brought the caboodle for the camping trip: tents, food, and gear.