Goody-goody — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌgu̇-dē-ˈgu̇-dē/

Meaning & Definition of Goody-goody

Goody-goody (adjective)

  1. affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper

Goody-goody (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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."

    similar: fuddy-duddy, Goody Two-shoes, old maid, stick-in-the-mud, drag, grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket, complainer, crab, cynic, grouch, grump, sorehead, sourpuss, whiner, bore, downer, drip
    opposite: cutup, jester, live wire, carouser, celebrant, celebrator, merrymaker, rejoicer, reveler, roisterer, libertine, playboy, playgirl, rake

Goody-goody (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in self-righteous, pious

    similar: canting, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, jive (slang), left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural, empty, hollow, meaningless, deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful, facile, glib, superficial, bogus, sham, campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek
    opposite: artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

  2. as in prim, prudish

    similar: governessy, overmodest, priggish, prim, prudish, flirtatious, flirty, girlish, coquettish, coy, demure, kittenish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Goody-goody

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goody-goody:

Slang: jive
fuddy-duddy, Goody Two-shoes, old maid, stick-in-the-mud, drag, grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket, complainer, crab, cynic, grouch, grump, sorehead, sourpuss, whiner, bore, downer, drip, canting, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pharisaical, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Goody-goody

Words with the opposite meaning of Goody-goody:

cutup, jester, live wire, carouser, celebrant, celebrator, merrymaker, rejoicer, reveler, roisterer, libertine, playboy, playgirl, rake, artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Word Forms of Goody-goody

Derived words: goody-goody (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Goody-goody

First known use: 1785

Frequently Asked Questions about Goody-goody

What does "Goody-goody" mean?

"Goody-goody" means affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Goody-goody"?

Other words for "Goody-goody" include fuddy-duddy, Goody Two-shoes, old maid, stick-in-the-mud, drag, grinch, killjoy and party pooper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Goody-goody" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Goody-goody"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Goody-goody". Common alternatives include fuddy-duddy, Goody Two-shoes, old maid, stick-in-the-mud, drag, grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport and wet blanket.

What is the opposite of "Goody-goody"?

Antonyms of "Goody-goody" include cutup, jester, live wire, carouser, celebrant, celebrator, merrymaker and rejoicer.

How do you use "Goody-goody" in a sentence?

Examples of "Goody-goody" in a sentence: "The other kids don't like her because she's a goody-goody.".

Is "Goody-goody" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Goody-goody" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Goody-goody"?

"Goody-goody" is pronounced /ˌgu̇-dē-ˈgu̇-dē/.

What is the origin of the word "Goody-goody"?

First known use: 1785.