goldie
word
/ˈɡoʊɫdi/
GOH-dee
/ˈɡəʊldi/
GOH-dee
Definition
'Goldie' is usually a nickname or pet name, often for a goldfish or sometimes as a person's name. It refers to something or someone golden-colored or special.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; most common as a pet name, especially for goldfish, or as a friendly nickname for people. Sometimes used as a term of endearment. Not used for real gold or in formal contexts.
Spanish: Goldie (nombre propio) - pez dorado (coloquial para goldfish)Portuguese (BR): Goldie (nome próprio) - peixinho dourado (forma coloquial de goldfish)Portuguese (PT): Goldie (nome próprio) - peixinho dourado (forma coloquial de goldfish)Chinese (Simplified): Goldie（名字）- 金鱼（口语用法）Chinese (Traditional): Goldie（名字）- 金魚（口語用法）Hindi: गोल्डी (नाम) - गोल्डफिश (सामान्य बोलचाल में)Arabic: غولدي (اسم علم) - سمكة ذهبية (استخدام غير رسمي للذهبى/goldfish)Bengali: গোল্ডিRussian: ГолдиJapanese: ゴールディVietnamese: GoldieKorean: 골디Turkish: GoldieUrdu: گولڈیIndonesian: Goldie
Example Sentences
My goldfish is named Goldie.
basic
Goldie is very friendly and swims a lot.
basic
We got Goldie last weekend from the pet store.
basic
Lots of kids like to name their goldfish Goldie.
natural
Did you see how bright Goldie looks when the sun shines?
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My grandma's cat is called Goldie because of her golden fur.
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