goody goody

/ˈɡʊdi ˌɡʊdi/
noun
  1. A person who tries too hard to be good and please others, often in an annoying way.
    • He's such a goody-goody — he never breaks a single rule.
    • Nobody likes a goody-goody who tattles on everyone.
    • The other kids called her a goody-goody because she always reminded the teacher about homework.
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adjective
  1. Behaving in an excessively virtuous or obedient manner, often to gain approval.
    • Her goody-goody attitude made her unpopular with the other students.
    • The movie makes fun of goody-goody characters who are too perfect.
    • I don't want to sound goody-goody, but I think we should follow the rules.
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