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noun

Definition of goody-goodynext
as in crab
informal + disapproving a person (such as a child) whose good behavior and politeness are annoying because they seem to be excessive or not sincere The other kids don't like her because she's a goody-goody.

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goody-goody

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adjective

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as in moralistic

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as in priggish

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“Goody-goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody-goody. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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