boodle fight en · NOUN
Etymology
From boodle (“candy and snacks”, U.S. Military West Point Academy slang) + fight, initially adopted from the U.S. Military Academy by the Philippine Military Academy, which spread across the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) before spreading to the populace.
Meanings
- (Philippines) A large communal meal where food is placed directly on top of banana leaves across a long table where diners typically eat standing with their hands or plastic gloves, usually without cutlery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boodle fights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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