Goody Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɡʊdi/

GUU-dee

UK

/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 व्यक्ति
• Arabic: حلوى - شخص متظاهر بالصلاح
• Bengali: মিষ্টি - অতিভদ্র লোক
• Russian: сладость - паинька
• Japanese: お菓子 - 良い子ぶる人
• Vietnamese: kẹo - người quá ngoan
• Korean: 사탕 - 착한 척하는 사람
• Turkish: şekerleme - uslu çocuk (aşırı iyi davranan kişi)
• Urdu: مٹھائی - ضرورت سے زیادہ شریف آدمی
• Indonesian: permen - orang sok baik

Example Sentences

I got a goody from the candy store.

basic

He loves to eat a goody after lunch.

basic

The teacher gave every student a goody as a prize.

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.

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