goody-goody

See also: goodygoody and goody goody

English

Alternative forms

• goodygoody, goody goody

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

Derived terms

• goody-goodyism