Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goody-goody
noun
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
Definition
A person who is overly nice or eager to please, often in a way that is viewed as insincere or annoying.
Examples
- Her goody-goody behavior at school made her unpopular among her peers.
- He was always the goody-goody in group projects, volunteering to do all the work.
Meaning
The term usually describes someone who tries excessively to be good or moral, often for the purpose of gaining approval or recognition.
Synonyms
- Saint
- Teacher’s pet
- Brown-noser
- Goody-two-shoes
