What's Does Boodle Mean?

Boodle is a slang term for money derived from the Dutch word 'boedel' meaning property or estate. Afrikaans inherited the word and its meaning from the Dutch, which probably accounts for its widespread use for money amongst English-speaking South Africans.

What was a Boodler?

A boodler is a person who gives or takes bribes, according to my dictionary - Jo. Dear Jo. A boodler was a derogatory term used by critics of the day, to describe a person who personally profited from public subsidies that had not benefitted the community as a whole.

What does Budol Budol mean?

English. budol budol to avoid the swindler.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.