goody-goody Meaning of "goody-goody"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a person who behaves extremely well in order to please a superior
  2. (adj) affectedly or smugly good or self-righteous

Usage(s):

  1. Nah, that would have been too goody-goody.
  2. The very nameBoy Scoutis practically a synonym for sissy, goody-goody, square.
  3. I am not as politically oriented as my father, mother and sister are, but I want to present a good imagebut not so sweet and goody-goody that it isn't me.

Quotes

  1. Duff told OK!: "I said something about how she didn't like her fans dressing like her, and how she should appreciate that because it's a compliment." "She called me a goody-goody. Everyone is trying to prove who they are, and their position....
    on Apr 17, 2008 By: Hilary Duff Source: Digital Spy

  2. Though a rep for the actress tells Star Vanessa is "devastated," a source close to Hudgens says, "There are rumors she's fine with those photos ending up on the Internet because she wants to move away from her 'goody-goody' image."
    on Sep 16, 2007 By: Vanessa Hudgens Source: National Ledger

  3. Lavigne replied, "Who the hell cares what she has to say about my fans? Hilary Duff's such a goody-goody, such a mommy's girl."
    on May 31, 2007 By: Avril Lavigne Source: National Post

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