bad boy

noun
UK: /ˌbæd ˈbɔɪ/
US: /ˌbæd ˈbɔɪ/

  1. A man who does things that are not morally right or acceptable to society, but who is still attractive or exciting to some people.

    1. She likes a bad boy, someone with a bit of an edge. [ ] [ ]
    2. He played the role of a charming bad boy in the movie and became a teen idol overnight. [ ] [ ]

  2. A man who is disobedient or behaves badly.

    1. My dog is a bad boy when he chews my shoes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher scolded the bad boy for disrupting the class with his constant talking. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rebel troublemaker
bad boy adjective

  1. Describing a man with a rebellious or unconventional character who is often seen as attractive or exciting.

    1. He has a bad boy image, but he is actually very kind. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was drawn to his bad boy charm, despite knowing it could lead to trouble. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bad boy" in English means: A man who does things that are not morally right or acceptable to society, but who is still attractive or exciting to some people., A man who is disobedient or behaves badly..

The phonetic transcription of "bad boy" is /ˌbæd ˈbɔɪ/ in British English and /ˌbæd ˈbɔɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bad boy": rebel, troublemaker.

Example usage of "bad boy": "She likes a bad boy, someone with a bit of an edge.". More examples on the page.