Meaning & use

goodies

noun·Everyday

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Attractive or desirable items, especially food treats or small gifts.

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The gift bag was full of goodies like chocolate and scented candles.

Grandma always keeps a jar of goodies for the grandchildren.

A note on using this word

In British slang, 'goodies' can also mean the heroes in a story, as opposed to the 'baddies,' or villains.

Words with a similar meaning

treatssweetsfreebies

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