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- The earliest known use of the noun goody is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for goody is from 1559, in Will of John Eltoftes. goody is formed within English, by clipping or shortening.
The earliest known use of the word goody is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for goody is from 1597, in the writing of Hugh Broughton, divine and Hebraist. goody is probably formed within English, by derivation.
Sep 28, 2017 · Meaning "fortunate, prosperous, favorable" was in late Old English. As an expression of satisfaction, from early 15c. Of persons, "skilled (at a profession or occupation), expert," in late Old English, now typically with at; in Middle English with of or to. Of children, "well-behaved," by 1690s.
Sep 27, 2024 · goody (plural goodies) (informal) A small amount of something good to eat. […] when the pleasant time of night is come, and the stewardess is tucking up the ladies, and putting oranges and other goodies under their pillows, and the menfolk assemble in the capstan house to smoke their last cigar.
goody in British English. (ˈɡʊdɪ ) exclamation. 1. a child's exclamation of pleasure and approval. noun Word forms: plural goodies. 2. short for goody-goody. 3. informal. the hero in a film, book, etc.
GOODY meaning: 1. an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat: 2. someone, especially in a…. Learn more.
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goody in American English. (ˈɡudi) (noun plural goodies) informal. noun. 1. (usually goodies) something especially attractive or pleasing, esp. cake, cookies, or candy. 2. something that causes delight or satisfaction. A record collector played some goodies for me on his phonograph.
