Goody Two-shoes
noun
ˈgu̇-dē-ˈtü-ˌshüz 
often capitalized S
: a person who is goody-goody
also : a person who is uncommonly good
goody-two-shoes
ˈgu̇-dē-ˈtü-ˌshüz
adjective 
Word History
Etymology
from Goody Two-Shoes, heroine of a children's story perhaps by Oliver Goldsmith
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
Goody Two-shoes
noun
as in old maid
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- old maid
- wet blanket
- party pooper
- goody-goody
- spoilsport
- stick-in-the-mud
- killjoy
- crab
- fuddy-duddy
- cynic
- grinch
- sourpuss
- sorehead
- bore
- grump
- complainer
- whiner
- drag
- grouch
- downer
- drip
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- live wire
- jester
- roisterer
- cutup
- celebrant
- reveller
- rake
- playboy
- carouser
- rejoicer
- reveler
- libertine
- celebrator
- merrymaker
- playgirl