goodies


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good·y 1

 (go͝od′ē) Informal
interj.
Used to express delight.
n. also good·ie pl. good·ies
Something attractive or delectable, especially something sweet to eat.

good·y 2

 (go͝od′ē)
n. pl. good·ies Archaic
A goodwife.

[Shortening and alteration of goodwife.]
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goodies

(ˈɡʊdɪz)
pl n
any objects, rewards, prizes, etc, considered particularly desirable, attractive, or pleasurable
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goodies

[ˈgʊdiz] npl
(= things)
a little bag of goodies → un sachet de petits cadeaux
(British) (= good guys) → bons mplgood-looking [ˌgʊdˈlʊkɪŋ] adjbeau(belle)
He's very good-looking → Il est très beau.good looks nplbeauté f
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References in classic literature ?
Aunt Plenty had even allowed Rose to rummage in her great china closet a spicy retreat, rich in all the "goodies" that children love; but Rose seemed to care little for these toothsome temptations; and when that hope failed, Aunt Plenty gave up in despair.
No stockings hung at the fireplace, and for a moment she felt as much disappointed as she did long ago, when her little sock fell down because it was crammed so full of goodies. Then she remembered her mother's promise and, slipping her hand under her pillow, drew out a little crimson-covered book.
There's lots o' goodies, and mother says you're to come.
Karachi -- Good Goodies, a brand of Unifood Industries Limited operating in the cakes segment, recently won Pakistan's first ever Effie Award in the David vs Goliath category, that celebrated outstanding marketing effort by new players going up against seasoned players with decades of experience behind them.
Prepare tempting Christmas goodies on a tiered serving dish.