1. a large group or collection of people or things; a lot or crowd
Usage: informal; usually used in the phrase 'the whole kit and caboodle'

Examples

• He invited the whole kit and caboodle to the party.
• The store had to close down, and they sold off the whole caboodle at a discount.
• She packed up her belongings and the whole caboodle fit into two suitcases.
• The team, the coaches, and the whole caboodle traveled to the championship.
• I don't trust any of them—the whole caboodle is corrupt.