noun
Uncommon
hoodie
HUU-dee
Hoodie (noun) means a sweatshirt with a built-in hood, often with a large front pocket. Example: “He threw on a grey hoodie before heading out.”
noun
1
A sweatshirt with a built-in hood, often with a large front pocket.
"He threw on a grey hoodie before heading out."
"The gift shop sells hoodies with the team logo."
2
A young person wearing such a sweatshirt, sometimes used to stereotype them as trouble-making.
"The news report unfairly labelled the teenagers as "hoodies.""
How to use hoodie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe casual name for a hooded sweatshirt.
Common mistake
Using it to label a person can sound judgmental — be aware of the stereotype baked into that sense.
Common pairings
wear a hoodie
zip-up hoodie
pullover hoodie
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Word forms
- Plural
- hoodies
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Etymology
From hood plus the informal suffix -ie, as in other casual nouns for people or things (compare "townie").
Rhymes for hoodie
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What does “hoodie” mean?
The word “hoodie” means a sweatshirt with a built-in hood, often with a large front pocket. In plain terms, the casual name for a hooded sweatshirt.
How do you pronounce “hoodie”?
“Hoodie” is pronounced HUU-dee (/ˈhʊdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoodie” in a sentence?
Here is “hoodie” used in a sentence: “He threw on a grey hoodie before heading out.”
What part of speech is “hoodie”?
“Hoodie” is a noun.
Is “hoodie” a common word?
“Hoodie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hoodie” have?
“Hoodie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweatshirt with a built-in hood, often with a large front pocket.
