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It’s thought that the term “oodles”, meaning “a lot”, comes from “kit and caboodle”.
In the idiomatic expression “the whole kit and caboodle”, “caboodle” (sometimes spelled “kaboodle”) is an informal term describing a bunch of people, or sometimes “the whole lot”.
“Oodles” is an informal and playful term used to express a large or abundant quantity of something. It is often used in a positive or exaggerated manner. For example:
- “We have oodles of ice cream in the freezer.”
- “She has oodles of talent.”
- “They made oodles of money from the project.”
It’s a fun and colloquial way to convey the idea of a plentiful or excessive amount of whatever is being discussed.
