Goody Goody

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊdi ˈɡʊdi/

Definitions of goody goody

noun a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good or virtuous

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister is such a goody goody, always following the rules.

A2 The teacher's pet is often seen as a goody goody by the other students.

B1 Some people find it annoying when others act like a goody goody all the time.

B2 She may seem like a goody goody on the outside, but she has a rebellious side too.

C1 Being labeled as a goody goody can sometimes be a hindrance in social situations.

C2 Despite her goody goody reputation, she knows how to have fun and let loose.

adjective excessively or affectedly good; sanctimonious

Example Sentences

A1 She always follows the rules and is considered a goody goody by her classmates.

A2 The goody goody student never misses a homework assignment.

B1 Some people find her goody goody attitude annoying, but others admire her dedication.

B2 Despite being labeled as a goody goody, she still knows how to have fun.

C1 Her reputation as a goody goody has earned her the respect of teachers and peers alike.

C2 While some may see her as a goody goody, she is actually quite rebellious in her own way.

Examples of goody goody in a Sentence

formal She always acted like a goody goody in front of the teachers.

informal Stop being such a goody goody and just have some fun for once.

slang She's such a goody goody, always following the rules and never taking any risks.

figurative Don't be a goody goody, sometimes you need to break the rules to truly live life.

Grammatical Forms of goody goody

past tense

went

plural

goody goodies

comparative

goodier

superlative

goodiest

present tense

goody goody

future tense

will goody goody

perfect tense

have goody goody

continuous tense

is goody goody

singular

goody goody

positive degree

goody goody

infinitive

to goody goody

gerund

goody goodying

participle

goody goodied

Origin and Evolution of goody goody

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'goody goody' originated as a playful repetition of the word 'good' to mock someone who is overly virtuous or self-righteous.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a mocking term, 'goody goody' has evolved to also describe someone who is excessively enthusiastic or eager to please.