1. past tense of boodle; obtained or distributed money or favors through bribery, corruption, or illicit means
Usage: informal; often used in political or business contexts
2. past tense of boodle; traveled or moved around aimlessly or for pleasure
Usage: informal; dated

Examples

• The mayor was accused of having boodled public funds for personal use.
• Investigators discovered that the contractor boodled millions in city contracts.
• He boodled around Europe for several months after graduation.
• The corrupt officials boodled their way through the budget process.
• They boodled from town to town seeking adventure.