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goody-goody Definition

goody-goody (go̵od′ē go̵od′ē)

adjective

moral or pious in an affected or canting way

Etymology: redupl. of goody

noun

a goody-goody person

goody-goody Synonyms

goody-goody

n.

prude, moralist, prig, good-two-shoes; see prude.

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  7. ‹ goodness
  8. ‹ goodman
  9. ‹ goodly
  10. ‹ goodish
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