goody
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈgu̇-dē 
archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station —used as a title preceding a surname
goody
2 of 2noun (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
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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
Kids Definition
goody
noun
ˈgu̇-dē
plural goodies
1
: something especially good to eat
2
: something desirable
Toys, games, and other goodies are on sale.
goody
noun
variants or goodie
as in candy
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- candy
- sweet
- treat
- delectable
- bit
- dainty
- tidbit
- cate
- titbit
- viand
- morsel
- dessert
- kickshaw
- delicacy
- sweetmeat
- junket
