boodle

/ˈbuːdəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a large amount of money given as a bribe, often in a dishonest or illegal way; a dishonest or deceitful act

“The politician was accused of taking a boodle from the wealthy businessman.”

2. noun

a group of people or things that are not very good or efficient, especially in a sport or activity

“The team was considered a boodle in the league, but managed to win a few games.”

3. verb

to give or take a bribe, often in a dishonest or illegal way

“The politician was accused of boodling money from the government project.”

4. verb

to cheat or deceive someone, especially in a sport or activity

“The athlete was accused of boodling his way to the top of the rankings.”

Synonyms

  • bribe
  • corruption
  • graft
  • scam
  • swindle

Antonyms

  • fairness
  • honesty
  • integrity