goody
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈɡʊdi/
- UK
:
regalito
- One last box of goodies, just in case you're alone and hungry in New York City.
Examples
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And then like I said earlier, we're going to get our little goodie bags together for everybody.
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During Valentine's Day and Halloween, goody bags were given to the children.
Academic text (2003) -
Listen, I brought some goodies for you.
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You take your plate and pick the goodies you prefer.
Fiction book (1994) -
On each visit, parents eagerly looked through the box to see what new goody awaited them.
Academic text (2003) -
The gang sat in a circle and reached into their sacks for the goodies.
Fiction book (1999) -
For their participation, each child received a T-shirt and goody bag with a pedometer, ball, Frisbee, and whistle.
Academic text (2014) -
At the booth, T-shirts, umbrellas, Swiss army knives, and other goodies could be purchased.
Blog text (5) -
After the party, the children eagerly dove into their goody bags filled with candies and toys.
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Each participant received a goody containing stickers, a small toy, and a sweet treat for their hard work.
Synonyms
398
1.0
Something special and enjoyable like ice cream or a nice outing
4
1.6
A small treat given to enjoy or as a reward
4
6.8
A soft toy or blanket a child hugs for comfort
2
1.0
A small treat that tastes very good
1
8.7
A small soft candy that you chew
A small gift given to show thanks or care
A gift that is perfect and said as a cat joke
Antonyms
720
1.3
An action that makes someone suffer for breaking a rule, like a fine or time in prison
Compounds
- Offensive
9
8.2
A person who always tries to be good and follow rules, annoying others
- Informal
A way of behaving that tries too hard to please or follow rules and seems fake
How Special
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word goody is the same idea as goodie in a goodie bag — a small 'good' thing given to someone; think of a little present or prize for children. So goody can mean a small treat or reward.