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   What does the noun goody mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun goody . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What does the word goody mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word goody , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › goodyGOODY - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "GOODY" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOODY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GOODY definition: 1. an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat: 2. someone, especially in a…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOODY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongoody noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a good person, especially in a book or film. It's sometimes difficult to tell who are the goodies and who are the baddies. Definition of goody noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does 'Goody' mean in the given context?

   • Goody is defined as something that is particularly appealing, pleasurable, good, or desirable (Entry 2 of 2). In the given context, it is unclear if 'Goody' is being used as a noun or an adjective. However, the definition provided in the passage applies to both cases.

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   Why do people say Goody?

   • You can refer to the heroes or the morally good characters in a film or story as the goodies. You can also refer to the goodies in a situation in real life. [British, informal] [...] 3. People, especially children, say goody in order to express their pleasure or approval of something.

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   When was Goody first used?

   • 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. Etymons: goodwife n. good word, n.

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   How is Goody formed?

   • goody is formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymons: goodwife n. good word, n. Old English–

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   What is a 'goodie' in a sentence?

   • You can refer to pleasant, exciting, or attractive things as goodies. ...a little bag of goodies. Birmingham, the 'U.K. City of Music', will be parading its finest artistic goodies. You can refer to the heroes or the morally good characters in a film or story as the goodies. You can also refer to the goodies in a situation in real life.

   GOODY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What's the difference between 'Goodie' and 'good'?

   • The ' goodies', on the other hand, must appear very ' good'. Early railway company, satisfactory provider of goodies. I am sure that she would like to see a choice of these goodies on the shelves as well as the plentiful factory-farmed products. There is something for us all to look forward to and there are many more goodies to come.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGOODY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   goody noun (PERSON) [ C ] UK. someone, especially in a movie or story, who is good: It's one of those movies where you don't know until the last moment who are the goodies and who are the baddies. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. People having good qualities.