goody

goody (go̵od′ē)

noun pl. good′·ies

: usually used in pl.
1. something considered very good to eat, as a piece of candy
2. any gift, perk, etc., esp. a small one
☆ goody-goody

adjective

used to express approval or delight: mainly a child's term

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

good thing, tidbit, reward; see prize.

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.

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