do-good

American  

[doo-good] / ˈduˌgʊd /

adjective

1. of or befitting a do-gooder.

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do good Idioms  

1. Act in an upright, moral way; engage in philanthropy. For example, Social workers are trained to help people to help themselves, not simply going around doing good. This term was first recorded in a.d. 725. Also see do any good; do one good.

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Etymology

Origin of do-good

First recorded in 1965–70; back formation from do-gooder

Example Sentences

“It’s a do-good business, a do-good league,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said after the game.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022

The pair, authorities contend, managed to parlay a do-good incentive to encourage solar investments into an $800-million fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2019

All do-good groups should enforce the zero-tolerance sexual harassment policies most have on their books, and ensure these rules apply equally to their unpaid interns, board members and volunteers, as well as to paid staff.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2018

Organize a gaggle of do-gooders to go do-good.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2017

Or maybe, she’ll move in with some do-good neighbor.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe