About The Word Goody-goody

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Goody-goody

Goody-goody Meaning & Definition
Goody-goody Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Goody-goody?

[n] a person who behaves extremely well in order to please a superior
[adj] affectedly or smugly good or self-righteous

Synonyms | Synonyms for Goody-goody: good

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See Also | crawler | lackey | sycophant | toady

Goody-goody In Webster's Dictionary

\Good"y-good`y\, a. Mawkishly or weakly good; exhibiting goodness with silliness. [Colloq.]

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