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Jenne Phuong
2021-10-30 08:10
Goody, goody gumdrops exclamation
The expression can be shortened to "goody gumdrops".
Often used by children to express excitement, joy, or enjoyment.
"Honey, we will go camping this weekend" - "Daddy, goody, goody gumdrops".
When little Betty was given a doll on her birthday, she shouted in excitement: "Goody, goody gumdrops".
"Congratulations! You've got an A on your essay" - "Goody gumdrops".
This childish exclamation of delight or excitement is thought to be of American origin during the late 19th or early 20th century. Certainly, "gumdrops" themselves, like sweets, are an American invention from the 19th century.
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Suggest someone or oneself for consideration in a selection, such as a competition, application pool, election, etc.
Kamala Harris is expected to put her name on the hat for the US president.
