noun
Goldie
noun
1
Something with a golden color, especially a golden-colored animal such as a goldfish, goldfinch, or golden retriever.
"We named the new goldfish Goldie because, well, he's a goldie."
"The shelter had three goldies up for adoption — all golden retrievers."
How to Use Goldie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for anything golden-colored, often used as a pet name for a golden-colored animal.
Common mistake
Mostly used as a nickname or pet name rather than a formal dictionary term — you won't see it much in formal writing.
Common pairings
a goldie the dog
name it Goldie
Word Forms
goldies plural
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Etymology
From gold plus the affectionate suffix "-ie," the same pattern that turns Rob into Robbie.