goodie

Party bag item

A goodie is something pleasant or desirable, especially a treat or small gift.

Children receive goodies at birthday parties; gift bags contain goodies.

The plural often refers to desirable features: a laptop loaded with goodies.

In stories, the goodies are the heroes, opposed to the baddies.

Also spelled goody.

treat

candy

Sugary edible treats

brownie · lollipop · gummy · fudge · toffee · jellybean · muffin · doughnut · pastry · truffle

reward

prize

Reward for winning

  • giftItem given freely
  • perkEmployment bonus
  • bonusReward beyond expectation

incentive · award · bounty · windfall · jackpot · freebie · giveaway · surprise · loot · haul

delight

pleasure

Happy, satisfied feeling

glee · happiness · excitement · anticipation · thrill · eagerness · treat · indulgence

sweet

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

gumdrops · pastille · marmalade · dulce · treacle · molasses · saccharine · fondant

hero

protagonist

Story's central figure

defender · rescuer · champion · ally · underdog

Categories
Opposites
MORAL CHARACTER (hero vs. villain)

goodiebaddie

Informal term for antagonist

bad guy · villain · antagonist · meanie · evildoer

treat/reward quality

goodienasty

Deeply unpleasant or spiteful

unpleasantry · punishment · penalty · disappointment

FOOD TYPE (treat vs. staple)

goodiemain course

Primary dish served

staple · meal · entrée · sustenance · basic

Phrases
Family

good, goods, goodness, goodies, goody, goodly, goodish

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G