Oodles Meaning in English

word

US

ˈudəɫz

OO-dulz

UK

ˈuːdəlz

OO-duhlz

Definition

A very large amount or number of something; lots and lots.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, playful word—used mostly in casual speech. Commonly paired with 'of', as in 'oodles of money'. Highlights an excessive or almost uncountable amount. Avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: montones - muchísimos
• Portuguese (BR): montes - um monte de coisas
• Portuguese (PT): montes - imensos
• Chinese (Simplified): 许多 - 大量
• Chinese (Traditional): 許多 - 大量
• Hindi: बहुत सारा - ढेर सारा
• Arabic: الكثير - كميات وفيرة
• Bengali: ভুরি ভুরি - অগণিত - বিপুল পরিমাণ
• Russian: уйма - куча - масса
• Japanese: たくさん - 山ほど
• Vietnamese: vô số - rất nhiều
• Korean: 엄청나게 많은 - 아주 많은
• Turkish: tonlarca - bir sürü - yığınla
• Urdu: بہت زیادہ - ڈھیر سارے
• Indonesian: banyak sekali - segudang

Example Sentences

She has oodles of patience with her kids.

basic

There are oodles of stars in the sky tonight.

basic

He brought oodles of food to the party.

basic

I've got oodles of time, so there's no rush.

natural

Kids these days get oodles of homework every night.

natural

We had oodles of fun at the beach last weekend.

natural