goody-buying
nounUK /ˈɡʊdi ˌbaɪɪŋ/
US /ˈɡʊdi ˌbaɪɪŋ/
The act of buying little treats or fun things for yourself or others.
The kids saved their pocket money for a day of goody-buying at the fair.
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2. The purchase of small gifts or prizes to hand out at a party or event.
Goody-buying for the birthday party took all afternoon.
3. Shopping for snacks and little extras before a trip or outing.
We did some goody-buying at the station before boarding the train.
4. The habit of buying small fun items rather than necessary things.
Her goody-buying always leaves her with more trinkets than groceries.