Phrase guide

good old boy

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A male friend, especially a childhood friend; a man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable fellow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A white man who embodies the culture stereotypically associated with the Southern US, such as bias against nonwhite people, and other conservative (usually Christian) attitudes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

a white male Southerner with an unpretentious convivial manner and conservative or intolerant attitudes and a strong sense of fellowship with and loyalty to other members of his peer group

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: good ole boy, good ol' boy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: white man, Southerner

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