Goldilocks/ˈɡəʊldɪlɑːks/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Story Variant There are versions where Goldilocks is an old woman. In some stories, the old woman, not Goldilocks, enters the bears' home. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol Goldilocks represents innocence or naivety in various contexts. He referred to the new intern as Goldilocks, emphasizing her inexperience. Pro Tip 3/3Literary Metaphor Her character can symbolize someone making uninvited choices. Taking the boss's chair, he's quite the Goldilocks of the office.