Oodles
noun
A very large amount or number of something.
They have oodles of money
Often appears as...
- oodles of money
- oodles of time
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
A very large quantity or number of.
We have oodles space for everyone
Often appears as...
- oodles space
- oodles opportunity
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A very large amount or number of something.
They have oodles of money
Often appears as...
- oodles of money
- oodles of time
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
A very large quantity or number of.
We have oodles space for everyone
Often appears as...
- oodles space
- oodles opportunity
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
I've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggerated Quantity
Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual.
She seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Measurements
Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports.
Don't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
I've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggerated Quantity
Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual.
She seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Measurements
Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports.
Don't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
I've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggerated Quantity
Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual.
She seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Measurements
Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports.
Don't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
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Quote examples
Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
There is a general notion that playing a bubbly girl is undemanding and less challenging. But that's not the case. You need oodles of energy to bring out the spirit of a lively character. Besides, no two bubbly girls are the same. Every character I have played is different from the other. I love being chosen for such lively roles.
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Boney Kapoor
Indian Producer
Look at her in 'Tevar.' Sonakshi has never looked more stunning. She lost oodles of weight especially to shoot the song 'Radha Nachegi.' Look at how gracefully she has performed the song. Very few contemporary leading ladies can carry off a semi-classical number so fluently.
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J. Maarten Troost
Dutch Writer
There's a reason that there are oodles of young Aussies, Germans, Japanese, even Chinese backpackers traipsing around the world. They are unencumbered by debilitating student loans. No such luck for the American Theater Arts major with $120,000 in loans.
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Les Claypool
American Musician
The first film I made was when I was 13 and it was called 'The Dogs That Ate Detroit.' It starred my Saint Bernard Barney, and it was a killer thriller with oodles of special effects that were cutting edge for the time.
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Mary Pilon
American Journalist
Virtual reality has an exciting future and oodles of room to grow.
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Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
There is a general notion that playing a bubbly girl is undemanding and less challenging. But that's not the case. You need oodles of energy to bring out the spirit of a lively character. Besides, no two bubbly girls are the same. Every character I have played is different from the other. I love being chosen for such lively roles.
Quote examples
Boney Kapoor
Indian Producer
Look at her in 'Tevar.' Sonakshi has never looked more stunning. She lost oodles of weight especially to shoot the song 'Radha Nachegi.' Look at how gracefully she has performed the song. Very few contemporary leading ladies can carry off a semi-classical number so fluently.
Quote examples
J. Maarten Troost
Dutch Writer
There's a reason that there are oodles of young Aussies, Germans, Japanese, even Chinese backpackers traipsing around the world. They are unencumbered by debilitating student loans. No such luck for the American Theater Arts major with $120,000 in loans.
Quote examples
Les Claypool
American Musician
The first film I made was when I was 13 and it was called 'The Dogs That Ate Detroit.' It starred my Saint Bernard Barney, and it was a killer thriller with oodles of special effects that were cutting edge for the time.
Quote examples
Mary Pilon
American Journalist
Virtual reality has an exciting future and oodles of room to grow.
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