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goody-goody (fem.)

adjectivefemininecoloquial/bwɐˈziɲɐ/medium

boa·zi·nha

Definition

Diminutive form, sometimes affectionate or derogatory, of 'good'. Can indicate excessive, naive, or false goodness.
She's a goody-goody girl, but a bit naive.
Don't play the goody-goody, we know it was you.
Common collocations
to play the goody-goody

Etymology

Diminutivo afetivo ou pejorativo de 'boa' (feminino de 'bom').

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