boodle

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈbuːdəl/

Etymology: From Dutch boedel. Doublet of bottle (dialectal term meaning building or house).

Money, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag.
“He was your 'man higher up' when you were on the force. His share of the boodle passed through your hands. You must go on the stand and testify against him.”
““The boodle. The reward. The £500. The gunner turned damned nasty at the last, and I had to square him with an extra hundred dollars or it would have been nitsky for you and me.”
The whole collection or lot; caboodle.
“He pulled off his coat and threw it down, and declared he'd fight the whole boodle of 'em”
Candy and snacks.
“Send the first boodle in an airtight container so that there is a place for the storage of future packages […] Suggestions for Boodle: cookies, candy, individual packets of drink mixes (sugar-free), raisins, nuts, gum.”

Etymology: From Dutch boedel. Doublet of bottle (dialectal term meaning building or house).