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hoodie

C2
Fairly common

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈhʊdi/Australiannoun

US

  • /ˈhʊdi/Australiannoun

Meanings

Noun

  1. a hooded sweatshirt or casual hooded jacket

  2. a stereotyped young person wearing a hoodie, often implied to be antisocial

Beyond the definition

A hoodie is a casual sweatshirt with a hood. It is usually made from soft, warm material and often has a large front pocket, though not always. People wear it for comfort, warmth, and an easy everyday style.

You might put on a hoodie when you are going out for a short trip, relaxing at home, or walking outside on a cool day. Some look simple and plain, while others are part of streetwear fashion. The word can also suggest someone trying not to stand out, especially if the hood is up.

Examples

  1. 1

    Chilly weather

    I grabbed a hoodie before we left because it was getting chilly.

  2. 2

    Everyday clothing

    He owns several hoodies, but he wears the black one most days.

  3. 3

    University merchandise

    The bookstore was full of hoodies with the university logo on them.

  4. 4

    Oversized clothing

    She borrowed her brother's oversized hoodie and never gave it back.

More examples
  1. 5

    Dress code

    A hoodie is fine for the weekend, but it's too casual for the job interview.

  2. 6

    Camping

    By the end of the camping trip, my hoodie smelled like smoke.

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Used with (collocations)

  • wear a hoodie
  • hoodie pocket
  • zip-up hoodie
  • oversized hoodie

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Main spelling

  • hoodie