hoodie

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hooded sweatshirt: "hoodie" refers to a casual, typically cotton sweatshirt or jacket that includes a hood, often with a drawstring for adjustment. It is commonly worn for warmth, comfort, or as a fashion item.
    • A person who wears a hoodie: In informal or slang usage, "hoodie" can also refer to a person who habitually wears such a garment, though this is less common.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He put on his hoodie before going outside because it was chilly. (A hooded sweatshirt worn for warmth.)
    • The teenager wore a black hoodie with a logo on the front. (A casual garment with a hood.)
    • The suspect was described as a hoodie in a dark alley. (Slang for a person wearing a hoodie, often in a negative connotation.)
Advanced Usage

  • "hoodie culture": The association of hoodies with youth, street fashion, or subcultures (e.g., skaters, hip-hop).

    • Hoodie culture became popular in the 1990s with the rise of casual wear. (The social phenomenon around hooded sweatshirts.)

  • "hoodie weather": Informal term for cool or cold weather suitable for wearing a hoodie.

    • It's hoodie weather today, so I'm not wearing a jacket. (Weather that calls for a hoodie instead of heavier clothing.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Hoody (n): an alternative spelling of "hoodie," less common but used interchangeably.

    • She bought a grey hoody from the store. (Same meaning as hoodie.)

  • Hood (n): the part of a garment that covers the head, or a separate head covering.

    • The hood of his jacket was lined with fleece. (The head-covering part of a garment.)
Synonyms
  • Sweatshirt: a loose, long-sleeved garment, often without a hood (though hoodies are a subtype).
  • Jacket: a short coat, but hoodies are typically lighter and less formal.
  • Pullover: a garment without buttons, pulled over the head, which can include hoodies.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Hoodie up: to put on a hoodie or pull its hood over one's head.
    • He hoodied up before stepping into the rain. (He put on the hood of his hoodie.)
Related Idioms

  • Hoodie time: informal phrase meaning a period of relaxation or casual comfort, often while wearing a hoodie.

    • After work, it's hoodie time for me. (Time to relax in a hoodie.)

  • Hoodie season: a period of the year when hoodies are commonly worn (e.g., autumn or spring).

    • Hoodie season is my favorite time of year. (The season for wearing hoodies.)