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goody-goody

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

A well-behaved person with no obvious human failings, with the possible exception of smugness and self-satisfaction.

derogatory

Equivalents

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Examples

“I hate⟳ being such a goody-goody sometimes.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

goody-goody-two-shoes goody-goodyism goody-two-shoes Goodyear Goodyear welt Goodyears Bar

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