hoodie

[hood-ee, hoo-dee]

noun

1. Informal.,  Also hoody a hooded sweatshirt, sweater, or jacket.

2. Also called hoodie crow. Scot.,  the hooded crow.

hoodie

/ ˈhʊdɪ /

noun

1. a hooded sweatshirt

2. a young person who wears a hooded sweatshirt, regarded by some as a potential hooligan

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoodie¹

1780–90 hoodie for def. 2; hood ¹ + -ie

Example Sentences

Luckily, she was already wearing her uniform under a hoodie, so "nobody would know".

From BBC

When Mr Flowers appeared in court, he wore a grey hoodie with "off the grid" written on it.

From BBC

The first thing you see in their men’s store is the metal, spiral racks tastefully stocked with hoodies from brands like Kapital and Jacquemus, and bold graphic tees from Martine Rose or Acne Studios.

From Los Angeles Times

The pupils asked for comfort and style and opted for a T-shirt and hoodie rather than a blazer and tie.

From BBC

Corral, then 29, wore baggy hoodies and baseball caps.

From Los Angeles Times