hoodie

[ hood-ee; Scots hoo-dee ]

noun

1. Also hoody. Informal. a hooded sweatshirt, sweater, or jacket.
2. Also called hoodie crow. Scot. the hooded crow.

hoodie

/ ˈhʊdɪ /

noun

1. a hooded sweatshirt
2. a young person who wears a hooded sweatshirt, regarded by some as a potential hooligan

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoodie¹

1780–90 hoodie fordef 2; hood ¹ + -ie

Example Sentences

When a robber bent down to grab stolen money, his hoodie rode up to reveal a star tattoo on his lower back — a marking that became a major focus during a trial this month.

From Los Angeles Times

But as he bent down to stuff bills from a haul of more than $166,000 into bags, his hoodie rode up — exposing a star tattoo on his lower back.

From Los Angeles Times

Handwoven baskets are adorned with fringe made from strips cut from multicolor T-shirts, and patchwork hoodies feature the brand’s signature triangle motif.

From Los Angeles Times

He wears a trim salt-and-pepper goatee and a zip-up hoodie, and takes every opportunity to boast about his two sons, 19 and 15, who have joined the walk nearly every year of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times

No one was offering to host a campaign dinner, no one was rocking a Biden hoodie, and definitely no one was sending out emails or knocking on any doors.

From Salon