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DictionaryboodleMoney
noun

boodle

BOO-dul/bˈudʌl/

Money, especially money obtained illegally or used for bribery.

The open satchel holds a large pile of boodle in coins and banknotes.

A large pile of coins and unmarked banknotes sits in an open satchel, no glorification or crime action.
Etymology
boedelProbable sourceDutchproperty or possessions

Probably from Dutch boedel, “property or possessions.” The money and bribery senses developed in American slang.

In context

Enhanced Public Domain73:12
… her pocket full of Boodle and her mouth full of Pious hypocrisies …
1800s Philosophy: Mark Twain's Anti-Imperialist Writings (Audiobook)

More examples

  • Investigators traced the stolen boodle.
  • He demanded a share of the boodle.
  • The novel follows the thieves as they divide their boodle.

Similar words

loot
Stolen goods or money rather than specifically bribe money.
graft
Illicit gain through corruption, especially misuse of public office.