Good options include “Goody-goody”, “Do-gooder”, “Teacher’s pet.” The best choice depends on the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label.
Choose the Term for “Goody Two-Shoes” by What You Mean
- Goody-goody
- Do-gooder
- Teacher’s pet
- Brown-noser
- Apple-polisher
- Self-righteous person
- Prig
- Prude
- Stickler for rules
- Rule-follower
- Straight arrow
- Squeaky-clean type
- Moralizer
- Holier-than-thou person
- Miss Perfect
Goody-goody
“Goody-goody” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Goody-goody because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Do-gooder
“Do-gooder” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Do-gooder because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Teacher’s pet
“Teacher’s pet” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Teacher’s pet because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Brown-noser
“Brown-noser” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Brown-noser because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Apple-polisher
“Apple-polisher” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me an Apple-polisher because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Self-righteous person
“Self-righteous person” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Self-righteous person because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Prig
“Prig” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Prig because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Prude
“Prude” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Prude because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Stickler for rules
“Stickler for rules” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Stickler for rules because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Rule-follower
“Rule-follower” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Rule-follower because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Straight arrow
“Straight arrow” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Straight arrow because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Squeaky-clean type
“Squeaky-clean type” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Squeaky-clean type because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Moralizer
“Moralizer” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Moralizer because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Holier-than-thou person
“Holier-than-thou person” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Holier-than-thou person because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Miss Perfect
“Miss Perfect” overlaps with “goody two-shoes” when the speaker is criticizing the particular criticism implied by this teasing or negative label. The connotation can be teasing or insulting, so use it carefully.
Example: He jokingly called me a Miss Perfect because I reminded everyone about the rules.
Choose the Most Accurate Wording for “Goody Two-Shoes”
Most of these are not neutral synonyms. Some criticize rule-following, some imply self-righteousness, and others suggest flattering authority, so tone matters.