NYT Dictionary

GOODY

/ˈɡʊdi/
InterjectionNounAdjectiveGOOD-ygood-y · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Used to indicate pleasure or delight.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From good + -y (suffix forming colloquialisms), influenced by the noun (Etymology 2).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

yippeegoody-goodydaintydelicacykickshawtreataffectedambrosiaboycanting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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