SINCE 1828
goody
noun (1)
\ ˈgu̇-dē
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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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