worldie
n. countablen. something that is extremely impressive or high quality, especially a goal in a football match. You use this word when you see someone do something amazing that seems almost impossible.
n. an exceptional or world-class performance, achievement, or occurrence, most commonly used in British English to describe a spectacular goal in football. Informal in register; often used as a superlative in sports commentary.
He scored an absolute worldie in the final minute.
The goalkeeper had no chance of stopping that shot; it was a total worldie from thirty yards out.
While the striker is known for his consistency, that overhead kick was a genuine worldie that will be replayed for decades to come.
Commonly preceded by the intensifier 'absolute' in British sports slang.
Last updated July 26, 2026