goalie/ˈɡəʊl.i/EtymologyClipping of goalkeeper or goaltender + -ie.goalie means A goalkeeper or goaltender. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 65 out of 100.goalie is pronounced /ˈɡəʊl.i/.nounA goalkeeper or goaltender.verbTo act as a goalie, to tend the goals, to mind the net.