caboodle
2 synonyms for caboodle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) An entire group or collection of things, usually in the phrase "the whole kit and caboodle."
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How to use caboodle
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the whole kit and caboodle
Etymology
American slang from the mid-1800s, likely a reshaping of "kit and boodle"; "the whole boodle" is recorded from the 1830s.
Full origin of caboodle →Frequently asked questions
What does “caboodle” mean?
The word “caboodle” means (informal) An entire group or collection of things, usually in the phrase "the whole kit and caboodle.". In plain terms, everything, the lot — almost always heard as "the whole kit and caboodle.".
How do you use “caboodle” in a sentence?
Here is “caboodle” used in a sentence: “When they moved, they sold the whole kit and caboodle at a yard sale.”
What part of speech is “caboodle”?
“Caboodle” is a noun.
Where does the word “caboodle” come from?
The word “caboodle” dates back to around 1800. American slang from the mid-1800s, likely a reshaping of "kit and boodle"; "the whole boodle" is recorded from the 1830s.
