Goodies: meaning, definitions and examples

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goodies

 

[ หˆษกสŠdiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet treats

Goodies refer to small, delicious, usually sweet treats or snacks. They are often given as gifts or rewards.

Synonyms

snacks, sweets, treats.

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Word Description / Examples
goodies

Used to refer to something that is considered fun, exciting, or desirable. Often used in informal settings, such as parties or events, to describe small gifts or tasty items.

  • The party bags were filled with all sorts of goodies.
  • She gave her friends some goodies from her vacation.
treats

Often used to describe something special or a luxury. It can refer to both food items and non-food rewards, emphasizing the enjoyment or indulgence aspect.

  • She baked some treats for the kids.
  • As a treat, we went to a fancy restaurant.
snacks

Used to describe small amounts of food typically eaten between meals. This term is suitable for general, everyday use and can include both sweet and savory items.

  • I always have some snacks in my bag.
  • Let's grab some snacks before the movie starts.
sweets

Specifically refers to sugary treats such as candies, chocolates, and desserts. This term is often used in a neutral or positive context when talking about tasty sweet foods.

  • After dinner, we had some sweets.
  • The store has a wide variety of sweets.

Examples of usage

  • She brought a bag full of goodies to the party.
  • The kids were excited to receive goodies in their party favor bags.

Translations

Translations of the word "goodies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guloseimas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเค เคพเคˆเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leckereien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makanan lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smakoล‚yki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ่“ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท friandises

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dulces

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lezzetler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ„์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dobroty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochรบลฅky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅ‘ณ็š„ไธœ่ฅฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladkarije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณรฐgรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirniyyatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chucherรญas

Etymology

The term 'goodies' originated in the late 19th century as a colloquial term for treats or snacks. It is derived from the word 'good' to imply that these small treats are enjoyable or pleasant. Over time, 'goodies' has become a popular term used to refer to various types of small, delicious snacks or sweet treats.

See also: good, goodbye, goodness, goods.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,199, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.