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单词 goody-goody
释义

goody-goody

adjective

ˌgu̇-dē-ˈgu̇-dē How to pronounce goody-goody (audio)
: affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper
goody-goody noun

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

goody-goody 1 of 2

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crab
  • cynic
  • stick-in-the-mud
  • killjoy
  • bore
  • spoilsport
  • complainer
  • fuddy-duddy
  • old maid
  • drag
  • grump
  • Goody Two-shoes
  • grinch
  • sourpuss
  • sorehead
  • wet blanket
  • party pooper
  • whiner
  • grouch
  • drip
  • downer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • jester
  • cutup
  • playboy
  • libertine
  • live wire
  • celebrant
  • carouser
  • reveller
  • reveler
  • celebrator
  • roisterer
  • rake
  • merrymaker
  • playgirl
  • rejoicer
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goody-goody

2 of 2

adjective

1
as in moralistic

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • moralistic
  • pious
  • sanctimonious
  • hypocritical
  • pharisaical
  • self-righteous
  • holier-than-thou
  • insincere
  • simon-pure
  • unctuous
  • pretended
  • canting
  • phony
  • unnatural
  • claptrap
  • rectitudinous
  • contrived
  • mechanical
  • artificial
  • jive
  • lip
  • fake
  • double
  • phony-baloney
  • two-faced
  • feigned
  • counterfeit
  • phoney-baloney
  • meaningless
  • assumed
  • mealymouthed
  • backhanded
  • strained
  • deceitful
  • hollow
  • mealy
  • superficial
  • affected
  • put-on
  • dishonest
  • simulated
  • untruthful
  • devious
  • phoney
  • glib
  • double-dealing
  • double-faced
  • forced
  • Pecksniffian
  • Janus-faced
  • empty
  • left-handed
  • false
  • facile
  • bogus
  • campy
  • jocular
  • sham
  • facetious
  • tongue-in-cheek

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • artless
  • genuine
  • sincere
  • honest
  • heartfelt
  • candid
  • unfeigned
  • plain
  • forthright
  • straightforward
  • frank
  • undesigning
  • direct
  • open
  • heart-to-heart
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as in priggish

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • priggish
  • prudish
  • prim
  • girlish
  • flirtatious
  • flirty
  • overmodest
  • governessy
  • coquettish
  • coy
  • demure
  • kittenish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uncoy
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