| 单词 | goody gumdrops |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgoody gumdrops P2. Originally U.S. goody gumdrops (also goody goody gumdrops): expressing childish delight or excitement.Used in representing children's speech or in self-conscious, typically humorous or ironic, allusion to it. ΚΠ 1930 Zanesville (Ohio) Signal 29 Oct. 8 (headline) Goody! Goody! Gumdrops! 1951 Waterloo (Iowa) Daily Courier 21 May 2/3 Just like the skunk on the TV show. Oh goody, gumdrops! 1960 J. Grant Come again, Nurse x. 54 ‘Just in time,’ said the Registrar jovially. ‘Goody goody gum drops.’ He walked over to the coffee pot and helped himself. 1967 N. Freeling Strike Out 16 Buttered toast, and cherry cake, as well as Marmite. Goody, goody gumdrops. 1995 S. J. Hamilton My Name's Not Susie i. 15 Goody, goody gumdrops, one more day till Christmas; goody, goody gumdrops, I'll see my mommy for Christmas. 2004 K. A. Corlett Ever your Servant vii. 107 ‘Goody gumdrops’, she deadpanned, pivoting away before she lost control of her voice. < as lemmas |
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