Simple Definition of goody two-shoes

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goody two-shoes

noun

variants or Goody Two-shoes

ˈgʊdiˈtuːˌʃuːz

plural goody two-shoes or goody Two-shoes

informal + disapproving : goody-goody

You didn't invite her to the party, did you? She's such a goody two-shoes.

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goody two-shoes

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