do-good

[ doo-good ]

adjective

1. of or befitting a do-gooder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of do-good¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Example Sentences

“I mean, I’m a straight-up guy. I’m a do-good in Mayberry RFD.”

From Seattle Times

“You’re trying to put guys out there that are going well. Certainly, Kolten has got a long track record of being a really productive player in this league. But you know as I’ve often said, ‘It’s a do-good league.’

From Seattle Times

In Servais’ “do-good league,” Wong hasn’t done enough in the first 40-plus games to keep his starting job.

From Seattle Times

She explained that the Village East was donating the time, a gesture that is very much in the spirit of her feel-good, do-good mission: Ten percent of the $20 ticket price for each festival goes to a local animal charity in every city hosting the programs.

From New York Times

Suitable for bashing a certain do-good trashman.

From Seattle Times