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goody-two-shoes

good·y-two-shoe
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo d-ee too shoo]
    • /ˈgʊd i tu ʃu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo d-ee too shoo]
    • /ˈgʊd i tu ʃu/

Definitions of goody-two-shoes word

  • noun plural goody-two-shoes a goody-goody. 1
  • noun goody-two-shoes Alternative spelling of goody two shoes. 0
  • adjective goody-two-shoes Alternative spelling of goody two shoes. 0
See all 3 definitions of goody-two-shoes

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Parts of speech for Goody-two-shoes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Goody-two-shoes

goody-two-shoes popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for goody-two-shoes

adj goody-two-shoes

  • squeamish — fastidious or dainty.
  • prudish — excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
  • victorian — of or relating to Queen Victoria or the period of her reign: Victorian poets.
  • fastidious — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
  • finicky — excessively particular or fastidious; difficult to please; fussy.
All 18 Synonyms of goody-two-shoes

Antonyms for goody-two-shoes

adj goody-two-shoes

  • informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
  • unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
All 2 Antonyms of goody-two-shoes

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