goodies
word · lemma: goodie
/ˈɡʊdiz/
/ɡˈʊdɪz/
Definition
Small things that are nice to have, especially sweets, treats, or small gifts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; 'goodies' often refers to fun snacks, candies, or free gifts at events. Common in 'party goodies', 'bag of goodies', or 'tech goodies' (cool small devices). Less formal than 'treats'.
Spanish: golosinas - dulces - premios (informal)Portuguese (BR): guloseimas - doces - brindesPortuguese (PT): guloseimas - doces - lembrançasChinese (Simplified): 好东西 - 小吃 - 零食Chinese (Traditional): 好東西 - 小吃 - 零食Hindi: मिठाइयाँ - ट्रीट्स - उपहारArabic: حلويات - هدايا صغيرةBengali: মজার জিনিসপত্র - মিষ্টান্ন - ছোট উপহারRussian: сладости - вкусняшки - подарочкиJapanese: お菓子 - お楽しみグッズ - プレゼントVietnamese: đồ ngon - quà nhỏ - bánh kẹoKorean: 간식 - 선물 - 간단한 먹거리Turkish: ikramlıklar - atıştırmalıklar - küçük hediyelerUrdu: مزے دار چیزیں - مٹھائیاں - چھوٹے تحفےIndonesian: cemilan - makanan manis - hadiah kecil
Example Sentences
The children received goodies at the party.
basic
She bought a bag of goodies at the store.
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My grandma always brings us goodies when she visits.
basic
Check out all the free goodies they gave away at the conference!
natural
I can’t resist those chocolate goodies on the table.
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There are some tech goodies in the gift bag—open it up!
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