Sweet goody-two shoes

It usually refers to a female who is seemingly perfect in her actions and relationships. It conjures up the idea of a little girl who has not been exposed to the more salcious aspects of life. It is usually used with a negative connotation.

[Oh, she's such a goody-two-shoes that you won't get even a kiss on the cheek until about the tenth date. And she won't touch a drop of alcohol

Hi Philip,
Thanks for your reply.

Can the phrase refer to a male, too?

And what do you mean by 'a negative connotation'?

Thanks.

AnonymousHi Philip,
Thanks for your reply.

Can the phrase refer to a male, too?

And what do you mean by 'a negative connotation'?

Thanks.

I've never associated it with a male. Technically, it should be possible.

negative connotation = not complimentary

Hi Philip,
Thanks for your reply again.

According to the dictionary, 'virtuous' can mean "claiming to behave better or have higher moral standards than other people".

1. If one is virtuous like the definition above, can I call him or her 'a goody-two-shoes'?

2.Do 'a goody-goody' mean the same as 'a goody-two-shoes'?

Thanks.

Hi,

Could anyone please reply to my questions above?

Thanks a lot.

AnonymousHi Philip,
Thanks for your reply again.

According to the dictionary, 'virtuous' can mean "claiming to behave better or have higher moral standards than other people".

1. If one is virtuous like the definition above, can I call him or her 'a goody-two-shoes'?

2.Do 'a goody-goody' mean the same as 'a goody-two-shoes'?

Thanks

Hi,

I'd just like to comment that 'Goody' is an archaic form of address for a woman. I believe it was probably superceded by 'Mistress', and later by 'Mrs.'

eg Goody Smith

eg Mistress Smith

eg Mrs. Smith

Clive

CliveHi,

I'd just like to comment that 'Goody' is an archaic form of address for a woman. I believe it was probably superceded by 'Mistress', and later by 'Mrs.'

eg Goody Smith

Clive

I'd forgotten about that form of address. Thanks for bringing it up. That obviously makes it usable for women only, normally.

Philip "Virtuous" doesn't carry a negative connotation. It simply means that the person is of high moral character.

Hi Philip,

Many thanks! However, I'm confused about 'virtuous'. Cambridge Dictionary says it has two meanings as follows:
1 having good moral qualities and behaviour:
He described them as a virtuous and hard-working people.

Hi Could someone please make a comment about my questions above?

Thanks a lot.