Goo-gooism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Attempts at government reform and the elimination of corruption. US, derogatory, uncountable

    "Some goo-goos are so relentless in their pursuit of goo-gooism that they become a public menace."

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"Some goo-goos are so relentless in their pursuit of goo-gooism that they become a public menace."

Etymology

goo-goo + -ism

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