goody

¹

Or good·ie

[good-ee]

noun

plural

goodies 

1. Usually goodies. something especially attractive or pleasing, especially cake, cookies, or candy.

2. something that causes delight or satisfaction.

   A record collector played some goodies for me on his phonograph.

interjection

1. good (used to express childish delight).

goody

²

[good-ee]

adjective

1. goody-goody.

goody

³

[good-ee]

noun

plural

goodies 

1. Archaic.,  a polite term of address for a woman of humble social standing.

goody

¹

/ ˈɡʊdɪ /

interjection

1. a child's exclamation of pleasure and approval

noun

1. short for goody-goody

2. informal,  the hero in a film, book, etc

3. something particularly pleasant to have or (often) to eat See also goodies

goody

²

/ ˈɡʊdɪ /

noun

1. archaic,  a married woman of low rank: used as a title

   Goody Two-Shoes

Word History and Origins

Origin of goody¹

First recorded in 1740–50; good + -y ², as noun suffix

Origin of goody²

First recorded in 1805–15; apparently good + -y ², with attenuating or pejorative value, probably influenced by goody two shoes

Origin of goody³

First recorded in 1550–60; good(wife) + -y ²; hussy

Word History and Origins

Origin of goody¹

C16: shortened from _goodwife

Example Sentences

Other goodies in its inventory include DIY candy kits, candy props and candy fashion accessories.

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These dedicated queuers will be able to pick up a goody bag with their purchase once the store throws open its doors.

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Unlike most of TJ’s fall goodies, these gummy candies don’t contain any seasonal flavors.

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Calling all Trader Joe’s fans, you may want to double-check your freezer — especially if you recently stocked up on the brand’s frozen goodies.

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Imagine: Your favorite rom-com is coming back to the big screen for a limited window, oh, goody!

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Related Words

• favor 
• freebie 
• gift 
• giveaway 
• handsel 
• present 
• prize 
• swag