Meaning
A fine, classy, admired woman — 'the goods', a top-quality lady who carries herself well and has it all together. A term of admiration in dancehall, it celebrates a woman as first-rate, stylish, and desirable, the pick of the crop, and it was popularised by dancehall songs saluting the 'goodas'. Built from 'goods', it casts the admired woman as the finest merchandise, the best on offer, and to be called a goodas is high praise in the music's frank, appreciative talk about women and their style and quality.
Examples
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She a real goodas, class an style.
She's a real classy woman, class and style.
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Big up all di goodas dem.
Salute to all the fine women.
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Him a look fi a goodas fi settle dung.
He's looking for a quality woman to settle down with.
Origin
From 'the goods' plus '-as'; dancehall slang for a first-rate, admired woman.
How it’s used
Admiring — a classy, top-quality woman. Compare 'bad gyal', 'empress', 'lioness'.