1. The practice of giving or receiving bribes or engaging in corrupt dealings, especially by politicians or public officials.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; often used in historical or political contexts

1. To engage in bribery or corrupt dealings; to accept or offer bribes.
Usage: informal; chiefly North American

Examples

• The investigation uncovered years of boodling within the city government.
• Several officials were accused of boodling in exchange for construction contracts.
• The mayor was caught boodling with developers to approve zoning changes.
• Boodling has long been a problem in local politics.
• The newspaper exposed the boodling scheme that had enriched corrupt administrators.
• He refused to participate in boodling, even when offered substantial sums.