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\ ˈgu̇-dē 
\
\Definition of goody
(Entry 1 of 2)
archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
goody
noun (2)variants:
or goodie
plural goodies
Definition of goody (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable
2 chiefly British : one that is good especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)
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goody
noun\ ˈgu̇-dē \
\ plural goodies
Kids Definition of goody
1 : something especially good to eat
2 : something desirable
Toys, games, and other goodies are on sale.
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The first known use of goody was in 1559
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