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Oodles

usgb/ˈuːdlz/Volume
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.

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I've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
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Exaggerated Quantity

Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual.

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She seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
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Not For Measurements

Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports.

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Don't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
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