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goodies

Phoneticsgood·ies

US/ˈɡʊdiz/

UK/ɡˈʊdɪz/

Definitions

01tasty food

B1 · Cooking

n. tasty things to eat, especially sweet snacks like cakes, biscuits, or sweets.

n. confectionery, snacks, or other appealing food items. Usually plural.

“The children were excited to find a bag full of goodies after the party.”

“The hamper was overflowing with artisanal goodies, ranging from hand-crafted chocolates to locally produced cheeses and crackers.”

Informal

02small gifts or items

B2

n. small, attractive things that you are happy to receive, like gifts in a bag.

n. desirable small items or promotional gifts, often distributed in a collection.

“The conference gave every visitor a bag of goodies including pens and notebooks.”

“The marketing team prepared a variety of digital goodies for the subscribers, including exclusive wallpapers and early access codes for the new software.”

Informal

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