goody
word
/ˈɡʊdi/
GUU-dee
/ɡˈʊdi/
GUU-dee
Definition
A 'goody' is a sweet treat or candy. Informally, it can also mean someone who tries to act perfectly good or morally superior.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun ('goody'), it commonly refers to candies or treats, especially for children. Used informally and sometimes sarcastically to describe someone as a 'goody-goody' or acting overly well-behaved. More common in US English. Can also pluralize as 'goodies'.
Spanish: caramelo - dulce - golosina - santurrón (persona)Portuguese (BR): guloseima - docinho - pessoa certinha (pejorativo)Portuguese (PT): guloseima - docinho - pessoa certinha (pejorativo)Chinese (Simplified): 好吃的东西 - 糖果 - 假正经的人Chinese (Traditional): 好喫的東西 - 糖果 - 假正經的人Hindi: मिठाई - टॉफी - नकली अच्छे व्यक्तिArabic: حلوى - شخص متظاهر بالصلاحBengali: মিষ্টি - অতিভদ্র লোকRussian: сладость - паинькаJapanese: お菓子 - 良い子ぶる人Vietnamese: kẹo - người quá ngoanKorean: 사탕 - 착한 척하는 사람Turkish: şekerleme - uslu çocuk (aşırı iyi davranan kişi)Urdu: مٹھائی - ضرورت سے زیادہ شریف آدمیIndonesian: permen - orang sok baik
Example Sentences
I got a goody from the candy store.
basic
He loves to eat a goody after lunch.
basic
Don't be such a goody; sometimes it's okay to break the rules.
natural
There were all kinds of goodies at the party.
natural
"Ooh, goody!" she exclaimed when she saw the surprise.
natural
The teacher gave every student a goody as a prize.
basic