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Added 9 October 2026

goalie

/ˈɡəʊl.i/ noun

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A goalkeeper or goaltender.

verb

To act as a goalie, to tend the goals, to mind the net.

Origin

Clipping of goalkeeper or goaltender + -ie.

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