caboodle

noun

ca·boo·dle | \ kə-ˈbü-dᵊl

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Definition of caboodle

: collection, lot sell the whole caboodle

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Not always in so many words — and that wasn't the whole kit and caboodle of advice. — Hailey Branson-potts, latimes.com, "At a church security seminar: Guns, God and 'get those heads up' when you pray," 22 May 2018 The voice, the eyes, the whole kit-and-caboodle of Cher was just beautiful. — Drew Magary, GQ, "Pierce Brosnan Has Found Beauty and Inspiration During Our Helltimes," 16 May 2018 The price for the whole kit and caboodle is $13,800 on top of the cost of a donor truck. — Fox News, "Roush Performance Ford F-250 is a 'super' tow truck," 23 Apr. 2018 In team sports, each member splits the winnings evenly, but individuals get the whole kit and caboodle. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How Much Do American Olympians Really Get Paid?," 9 Feb. 2018 Some razzmatazz that’s suitable for the whole family — kids, oldsters, the whole kit and caboodle. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, "What Chicago show should I see now for the holidays?," 14 Dec. 2017 Disassembled and stashed, the whole kit and caboodle is a portable 13 inches by 7 inches by 1.5-inches thick, and weighs about 4 pounds. — Judi Dash, Philly.com, "Gadget Guru: Adventure Mate 5-in-1 Outdoor Multi-Tool," 15 Sep. 2017 This will help the bottom of the omelet finish cooking (translation: easier rolling) without running the risk of overcooking the whole caboodle. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "How to Make a Custardy French Omelet," 27 Mar. 2017

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