Boodle is an informalused in casual speech or writing, not formal English word that usually means moneycoins and bills used to pay for goods and services. It can also refer to a card game with a specificclearly defined and particular, not general set of rules.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈbuːdəl/
Easy pronunciation: BOO-dul (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
This pronunciation is for the noun meaning money, not the card game.
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Boodle Meaning
money
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Informal money, especially a sum of cash.
Example: They saved up a lot of boodle for the trip.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- bread — Informal slang for money.
- dough — Common slang for money.
- loot — Informal word for money.
- moolah — Very common slang for money.
- scratch — Informal slang for money.
- shekels — Slang for money.
- simoleons — Humorous slang for money.
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Other Meanings of Boodle
Meaning 2
a card game
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A gambling card game in which players try to win chips from cards laid out in the center.
Example: We played boodle after dinner.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- chicago — Name of the same card game in some references.
- michigan — Name of the same card game in some references.
- newmarket — Related name for a similar or same card game term.
- stops — Card-game name; less common and less standard.
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Boodle Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- bread
- dough
- loot
- moolah
- scratch
card game
- chicago
- michigan
- newmarket
- stops
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Common Mistakes
- Using boodle to mean 'a lot of money' in a very formal context.
- Confusing boodle with the unrelated meaning of a card game.
- Treating every slang word for money as interchangeable in all contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does boodle mean?
Boodle usually means money in informal English. It can also name a card game with specific rules.
What is a simple synonym for boodle?
A simple synonym is money. For slangy substitutes, words like dough, loot, and moolah work best.
Is boodle a formal word?
No. Boodle is informal and slangy, so it is best used in casual speech or writing.
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