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ca�boo�dle ( P ) Pronunciation Key (k-bdl)
n. Informal
1.. The lot, group, or bunch: donated the whole caboodle.
2.. A crowd or collection of people.
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[Alteration of boodle.]
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caboodle
\Ca*boo"dle\, n. The whole collection; the entire quantity or
number; -- usually in the phrase the whole caboodle. [Slang,
U.S.] --Bartlett.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, � 1996, 1998
MICRA, Inc.
caboodle
n : any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle"
[syn: bunch, lot]
Source: WordNet � 1.6, � 1997 Princeton University
Euric
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, 2004-05-31 14:30
Subject: [USMA:30027] RE: the metric system and jokes
> Euric wrote:
> >I doubt most people who use this expression know or care to know
> >the history
> >behind it. If were really want to take the FFU out of some expressions,
we
> >can use sayings that mean the same thing but with no reference to any
> >measurement units. In this case, we can use the expression "the whole
> >kitten kaboodle".
>
> In general, I try to use unitless expressions. However, that's the first
> time I've seen "the whole kitten kaboodle." Maybe that's because it is, in
> fact, "the whole kit and caboodle." <g>
>
> Tip: Do a Google search for caboodle.
>
> Bill Potts, CMS
> Roseville, CA
> http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]
>
>
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