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hoodie

American  
[hood-ee, hoo-dee] / ˈhʊd i, ˈhu di /

noun

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

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

hoodie British  
/ ˈhʊdɪ /

noun

  1. a hooded sweatshirt

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

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Etymology

Origin of hoodie

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

Example Sentences

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He was wearing a grey hoodie, black trousers, and a balaclava.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Yes, I’m peering at you from behind my hoodie and my sunglasses but the hoodie is a niche L.A. brand and the glasses are vintage designer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Pupils now wear leggings or jogging bottoms, a t-shirt and a hoodie, with black trainers.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

She is shown wearing a hoodie with an expressionless face.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

He wore Adidas sweatpants and a gray hoodie I’d never seen before.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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