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Definition of toodles

toodles

/ˈtuːdəlz/
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• interjection

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Used as a lighthearted, casual, or playful way of saying goodbye.

Example

"I have to run to catch my train—toodles, see you tomorrow!"

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-20th century as a playful shortening and alteration of the earlier British slang expression 'toodle-oo,' itself likely an imprecise anglicization of the French farewell 'à tout à l'heure' (meaning 'see you soon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toodles. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toodles
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