goody¹ Definition
goody (go̵od′ē)
noun pl. good′·ies
- : usually used in pl.
- something considered very good to eat, as a piece of candy
- any gift, perk, etc., esp. a small one
- ☆ goody-goody
adjective
Informal goody-goody
used to express approval or delight: mainly a child's term
goody² Definition
goody (go̵od′ē)
noun pl. good′·ies
Archaic a woman, esp. an old woman or housewife, of lowly social status: used as a title with the surname
Etymology: < goodwife
goody* Synonyms
goody Usage Examples
Preposition: on
offer: Neil Phillips looks at some of the goodies on offer.
Noun used with modifier
- chocolate: The session finished with 'Friends In The Kitchen ' packing their chocolate goodies into boxes for the family at home.
- luxury: To mark the occasion you will also go home with a complimentary luxury goody bag.
- bag: With over 70 partyware themes and more than 1000 exciting products, from invitations and paper cups to pinatas and loot bag goodies.
Adjective modifier
- assorted: This month we look at various boards, systems, kits and assorted goodies.
- festive: She has special items for Christmas including traditional fare and all sorts of festive goodies which make excellent presents.
- tasty: Decorated with splatterings of cute paw prints and a friendly little cat, this is one very stylish way to store their tasty goodies.
- delicious: Naturally I asked how come all these delicious goodies.
- seasonal: Dear Friends, Here is our second Tree Talk e-zine, full of some great seasonal goodies.
- organic: We will have a free prize draw to win a hamper of organic goodies.
Converse of object
- bake: Her school picked up a healthy eating award last March, so they decided to use healthy recipes for their baked goodies.
- win: The screening will be preceded by a quiz where younger members of the audience can win some film goodies.
- pack: Boxing Day goodies packed in an attractive blue carton.
- contain: They served delicious food and the free shop contained many goodies.
- add: We have taken this on board and added many new goodies that you have requested, enjoy.
- buy: Like yesterday, I go to the patisserie to buy some goodies for lunch.
Modifies a noun
- two-shoes: But for once Tom is going to show Danielle up for the goody two-shoes creep she really is.
- bag: A little goody bag is ideal filled with kid safe things.
- pack: They come with 6 weeks free insurance, kitten goody pack & a lifetime support.
Preposition: for
lover: A veritable feast of goodies for lovers of soul, R&B, or just downright great music.
Browse dictionary entries near goody
- ‹ goodwill
- ‹ goodwife
- ‹ goods and chattels
- ‹ goods
- ‹ goodput
- ‹ goodness
- ‹ goodman
- ‹ goodly
- ‹ goodish
- ‹ goodbye
- goody-goody ›
- goody-two-shoes ›
- Goodyear ›
- gooey ›
- goof ›
- goof-off ›
- goofball ›
- goofy ›
- googol ›
- googolplex ›

