hoody
A hoody perches on a bare branch, its gray head clearly visible against the sky.
- Noun:
- A hooded sweatshirt: "hoody" refers to a casual garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, that includes a hood attached to the back. It is often worn as a jacket or top and may have a front pocket.
- A person who wears a hoody: In informal or slang usage, "hoody" can refer to someone who habitually wears such a garment, often associated with youth culture or urban fashion.
- A grey crow: In ornithology (zoology), "hoody" is a shortened form of "hooded crow," a bird species (Corvus cornix) characterized by a grey body and black head, wings, and tail.
Noun (hooded sweatshirt):
- She put on her hoody before going out in the cold weather. (A casual, warm garment with a hood.)
- He bought a new hoody with a zipper at the front. (A type of sweatshirt or jacket.)
Noun (person):
- The group of hoodies gathered at the skate park. (Informal term for people wearing hooded sweatshirts.)
Noun (bird):
- A hoody perched on the fence, cawing loudly. (A hooded crow, a bird species.)
"Hoody culture": The lifestyle or fashion associated with wearing hooded sweatshirts, often linked to streetwear, hip-hop, or youth subcultures.
- Hoody culture became popular in the 1990s with the rise of rap music. (The social phenomenon around hooded garments.)
"Hoody as a symbol": In some contexts, the hoody has been used as a symbol of anonymity, rebellion, or protest, particularly when the hood is worn up.
- The hoody became a controversial symbol after high-profile incidents involving concealed identities. (A garment with cultural and political connotations.)
Hoodie (n): An alternative spelling of "hoody," more common in modern usage.
- He prefers the term 'hoodie' over 'hoody' for his favorite sweatshirt. (A variant spelling.)
Hooded (adj): Having a hood.
- The hooded jacket is similar to a hoody. (Describing a garment with a hood.)
Hood (n): The part of a garment that covers the head.
- The hood of his hoody was lined with fleece. (The head-covering component.)
- Sweatshirt: A casual, long-sleeved garment, often without a hood, but sometimes used interchangeably.
- Pullover: A garment that is put on over the head, which can include hoodies.
- Anorak: A waterproof jacket with a hood, though typically more technical than a hoody.
"To keep one's hood up": To maintain a state of readiness or concealment, though not a common idiom.
- In the cold wind, he kept his hood up for warmth. (Literally, to raise the hood for protection.)
"Hoody weather": Informal phrase for cold or rainy conditions suitable for wearing a hoody.
- It's hoody weather today, so dress warmly. (Weather that calls for a hooded garment.)
- The spelling "hoody" is less common than "hoodie" in contemporary English, though both are accepted. The bird meaning ("hoody" for hooded crow) is more specialized and primarily used in ornithology or regional dialects.