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English
Etymology
good + -er (comparative suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix)
Pronunciation
Adjective
gooder
- (nonstandard, humorous) comparative form of good: more good
Usage notes
The standard comparative is better.
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Noun
gooder (plural gooders)
- (nonstandard, humorous, New England slang) Something good; a good one; goodie.
- You're a gooder, for taking care of your mom.
Usage notes
- A parallel construction to oner, a nominalization of one, to mean "an outstanding person or thing".
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