DictionaryoodlesLarge quantity
noun

oodles

OO-dulz/ˈuːdlz/

A very large amount of something.

The baskets contain oodles of colorful yarn spilling onto the surface.

A huge abundance of colorful yarn balls spills from several baskets.
Etymology

Oodles may come from caboodle in kit and caboodle, an expression for a whole lot or collection. That possible connection fits its meaning of abundance, but its origin remains uncertain.

In context

Old Time Radio Researchers12:14
got oodles of them and let me tell you another thing
Jack Benny - JB 1940-01-21 Gladys Zybisco Is Discussed

More examples

  • We have oodles of time before the movie starts.
  • The renovation costs oodles of money.
  • He adds oodles of cheese to his pasta.

Forms

oodles

Similar words

abundance
Abundance expresses a large quantity in a more formal tone.
plenty
Plenty emphasizes having enough, rather than an extremely large amount.