Phrase guide

good boy

intj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • go͝od′ boi′
  • Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊd ˌbɔɪ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Australian, New-Zealand: /ˈɡʊd ˌboɪ/
  • Scotland: /ˈɡʉd ˌbɔɪ/
  • India: /ˈɡʊɖ ˌbɔj/

1

intj

Meaning 1

Well done, to a male.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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2

intj

Meaning 2

Said as praise to an obedient male dog or other male domesticated animal; see also who's a good boy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Fetch! Fetch! — (dog fetches stick) — Good boy!

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3

intj

Meaning 3

Used to demean someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An obedient male dog, child, or someone who behaves like one, even when deemed inappropriate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Oh you're such a good boy, not reporting the crime because you didn't want to hurt anyone.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A demeaning term of address to a male.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

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History

Etymology

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