goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgu̇-dē 

archaic

: a usually married woman of lowly station

—used as a title preceding a surname

goody

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or goodie

plural goodies

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)

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• kickshaw
• tidbit
• titbit
• treat
• viand

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (2)

couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some members of the group may want to wake up early and tackle the walkable shopping district; others may prefer to sleep in, grab some goodies from Mason Avenue Bakery, and spend the entirety of the day bundled up on Cape Charles Beach. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024

Speaking of snacks, what are a few goodies that are always within arm’s reach on a road trip? —Demarco Williams, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

One attendee described poring through Chloë’s archive of goodies to visiting a museum. —Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024

Cookies, brownies and other sweet goodies are in stock, too, and SmallPie’s lovely patio makes an extra special spot for satisfying your sweet tooth. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of goodwife

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1559, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goody

• goody bag
• goody-goody

Kids Definition

goody

noun

ˈgu̇d-ē

plural goodies

: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive