goody-goody

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See also: goodygoody and goody goody

English

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Adjective

goody-goody (comparative more goody-goody, superlative most goody-goody)

  1. (derogatory) Mawkishly good; weakly benevolent or pious.
    Synonym: goody

Noun

goody-goody (plural goody-goodies)

  1. (derogatory) A well-behaved person with no obvious human failings, with the possible exception of smugness and self-satisfaction.
    Synonyms: goody two shoes, boy scout

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