NYT Dictionary

HOODIE

/ˈhʉde/
NounHOOD-iehood-ie · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hood + -ie (diminutive suffix). In sense “person wearing a hoodie”, influenced by sense -ie (“person associated with suffixed noun, often derogatory”); compare townie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kangarookangaroo jacketbunny hug

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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