intj
goody
GUU-dee
Goody (intj) means an expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children. Example: “Goody, we get ice cream after dinner!”
intj
1
An expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children.
"Goody, we get ice cream after dinner!"
noun
1
A treat or small desirable item, usually plural ("goodies").
"The new tax bill has something for everyone, it's true: a cornucopia of savings for the middle class, plenty of goodies for the rich and poor--and a dagger in the back for upper-income wage slaves."
— Daniel Kadlec, The Tax Bill: Money In Motion (1997)
"The gift bag was full of goodies."
How to use goody
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful exclamation of delight, or a word for treats and small desirable items.
When to use it
Casual and often associated with children's speech.
Common pairings
party goodies
goody bag
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Word forms
- Plural
- goodies
- Comparative
- goodier
- Superlative
- goodiest
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_____, we get ice cream after dinner!
Etymology
From "good" plus the informal suffix "-y."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for goody
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What does “goody” mean?
The word “goody” means an expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children. In plain terms, a cheerful exclamation of delight, or a word for treats and small desirable items.
How do you pronounce “goody”?
“Goody” is pronounced GUU-dee (/ˈɡʊdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “goody” in a sentence?
Here is “goody” used in a sentence: “Goody, we get ice cream after dinner!”
What part of speech is “goody”?
Depending on how it is used, “goody” can be an intj and a noun.
How many meanings does “goody” have?
“Goody” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an expression of delight or pleasure, often used playfully or by children.
