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

Are they headed off on vacation soon and need some travel-size goodies to accompany them? —Shanna Shipin, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024

This cannabis mug cake is the perfect end of summer sweet to add to your list of goodies. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024

As a reminder, for nearly every produce aisle item (except for bananas), our Test Kitchen suggests washing just before using your garden goodies, since excess moisture can speed up spoilage. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024

Step two of the system consists of a few goodies to take home, including a continuous peeling cream that is to be used day and night for six weeks. —Lollie King, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 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