BOODLING

Etymology

Noun

boodling (uncountable)

(USA, informal, dated) political corruption

Anagrams

• blooding

Source: Wiktionary


BOODLE

Boo"dle, n. Etym: [Origin uncertain.]

1. The whole collection or lot; caboodle. [Low, U. S.] Bartlett.

2. Money given in payment for votes or political influence; bribe money; swag. [Polit. slang, U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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