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Term: Goody Two-Shoe

Definition:

1. (noun) A person who is excessively virtuous or who always follows the rules and does what is considered morally right.

2. (adjective) Describing someone who displays an excessive amount of goodness or moral behavior.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. Mary is such a goody two-shoes; she always volunteers to help others and never gets into trouble.

2. The teacher's pet is often seen as a goody two-shoes by the rest of the class due to always obeying the rules.

Adjective:

1. Her goody two-shoes attitude annoys some people, but others admire her high moral standards.

2. The goody two-shoes image of the politician was questioned when scandalous information was revealed.

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