English Explanatory Dictionary

bindle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.
noun
  1. A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.
  2. Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

Pronunciation

bĭnʹdl bĭnʹdəl /ˈbɪndl/ En-au-bindle.ogg

Word forms

bindle bindles

Etymology

Unknown; compare Old English bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.

Synonyms

swag swag bag baggie baggy deck

Derived words

bindle punk bindlestiff bindleman
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