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UK//ɡʊd ɡɜːl//US//ɡʊd ɡɜrl//

Meaning of Good girl

A girl who is well-behaved or kind.

In simple words: A girl who behaves well or is kind.

Good girl in a sentence

  • She is such a good girl for helping her friends with homework.
  • The teacher praised her, calling her a good girl for her hard work.
  • Every mother loves to hear her daughter is a good girl.
  • At the park, people said she was a good girl for picking up litter.
  • She won the award because she is a good girl who volunteers often.

How to use Good girl

Commonly used to praise girls for good behavior. More suitable in informal contexts; might feel patronizing in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

fixed expression

Memory hint

Think of a well-behaved pet dog; calling it a good girl makes it feel loved.

Related words

Collocations with Good girl

  • good girl behavior
  • good girl image
  • good girl award

Synonyms for Good girl

  • well-behaved girl
  • nice girl
  • respectful girl
  • good daughter

Common mistakes with Good girl

  • Used for boys, which can sound odd.
  • Overusing it can feel insincere or childish.
  • Confused with 'good woman' which has a different connotation.

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Frequently asked questions about Good girl

What does Good girl mean?

A girl who behaves well or is kind.

What is the definition of Good girl?

A girl who is well-behaved or kind.

How do you use Good girl in a sentence?

She is such a good girl for helping her friends with homework.

Can you give another example of Good girl?

The teacher praised her, calling her a good girl for her hard work.

What are synonyms for Good girl?

Common alternatives include well-behaved girl, nice girl, respectful girl, good daughter.

What words go with Good girl?

It commonly pairs with good girl behavior, good girl image, good girl award.

What are common mistakes when using Good girl?

Used for boys, which can sound odd. Overusing it can feel insincere or childish. Confused with 'good woman' which has a different connotation.

How do you pronounce Good girl?

US: //ɡʊd ɡɜrl//, UK: //ɡʊd ɡɜːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Good girl?

Commonly used to praise girls for good behavior. More suitable in informal contexts; might feel patronizing in formal settings.