I. ˈgu̇dē, -di noun
( -es )
Etymology: alteration of goodwife
1. archaic : a usually married woman of lowly station — often used as a title preceding a surname
2. archaic : a woman who takes care of students' rooms (as at Harvard university)
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: good (I) + -y (n. suffix)
1.
a. : something (as a piece of candy) that is particularly good to eat — usually used in plural
b. : something that is peculiarly attractive, pleasurable, or good — usually used in plural
other goodies include … a dance or beach dress — Lois Long
such goodies as model trains, cameras, microscopes, and college educations — Time
2. : spot 7
3. Midland : the kernel of a nut
III. adjective
Etymology: good (I) + -y (adjective suffix)
: goody-goody
IV. interjection
Etymology: good (I) + -y (adjective suffix)
— used especially by children to express delight