noun
Uncommon
Goldie
Goldie (noun) means something with a golden color, especially a golden-colored animal such as a goldfish, goldfinch, or golden retriever. Example: “We named the new goldfish Goldie because, well, he's a goldie.”
noun
1
Something with a golden color, especially a golden-colored animal such as a goldfish, goldfinch, or golden retriever.
"The coupons were called greenies, brownies, and goldies. A bicycle could be gotten for 500 goldies. Neither Ray nor I ever acquired a bicycle. But I accumulated a cigar box full of greenies, brownies and a few goldies."
— Charles R. Twyman, Daddy (2009)
"You'd expect the rainbows and possibly the browns, but not the blues and the goldies, which can look truly spectacular."
— Where to Fly Fish in Britain and Ireland (2008)
"We named the new goldfish Goldie because, well, he's a goldie."
"The shelter had three goldies up for adoption — all golden retrievers."
"I'm not trying to defend house finches—I'm wooed by goldies' looks like every other feeder—and I certainly think that house finches eat far more seed than they deserve."
— Bill Adler, Outwitting Squirrels (2014)
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- goldies
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We named the new goldfish _____ because, well, he's a goldie.
Etymology
From gold plus the affectionate suffix "-ie," the same pattern that turns Rob into Robbie.
Rhymes for Goldie
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What does “Goldie” mean?
The word “Goldie” means something with a golden color, especially a golden-colored animal such as a goldfish, goldfinch, or golden retriever. In plain terms, an informal word for anything golden-colored, often used as a pet name for a golden-colored animal.
How do you use “Goldie” in a sentence?
Here is “Goldie” used in a sentence: “We named the new goldfish Goldie because, well, he's a goldie.”
What part of speech is “Goldie”?
“Goldie” is a noun.
Is “Goldie” a common word?
“Goldie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
