good boy: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Globalneutral
    • An obedient or well-behaved male, especially a child or a dog.

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    • The little boy was such a good boy, always listening carefully and helping his parents.

      The young male child was well-behaved and obedient, always helping his parents.

    • Our dog is a good boy; he never barks unnecessarily and is great with children.

      Our male dog is obedient and well-behaved, never barking unnecessarily and good with kids.

    • You’ve been a good boy today, so here’s a treat for you.

      You have behaved well today, so here is a reward.

    • That good boy in the class always finishes his homework on time and helps others.

      That obedient male student always completes homework on time and assists classmates.

  • 2.

    Globalinformalderogatoryhumorous
    • A demeaning or ironic form of address used to praise, cajole, or patronize someone, often implying submissiveness or complicity.

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    • Come on, good boy, just do what I’m asking and this will all go smoothly.

      Come on, do what I’m asking in a patronizing way, implying compliance.

    • He smiled and said, ‘Good boy,’ after his colleague agreed to cover his shift, though it sounded a bit condescending.

      He said ‘Good boy’ ironically to his colleague, implying a patronizing approval.

    • Don’t just sit there—be a good boy and help me finish these reports before the deadline.

      In a demeaning or cajoling manner, telling someone to comply and help complete the work.

Examples:

  • EN: Yes, you're a good boy.
    ES: Eres un buen chico.
  • EN: Such a good boy.
    ES: Eres un muy buen chico.
  • EN: You're a good boy.
    ES: Eres un buen chico.
  • EN: quot; There, there, Mr. Asther, now shake hands like a good boy.quot;
    ES: "Vamos, Sr. Asther, ahora estrecha la mano como un buen chico."
  • EN: Be a good boy and have a nice sleep.
    ES: Se buen chico y vete a dormir.
  • EN: Be a good boy.
    ES: Sé un buen chico.
  • EN: "For a good boy - on his first work day."
    ES: Para un buen tipo en su primer día de trabajo.
  • EN: He's a good boy. You did good this time.
    ES: Es un lindo muchacho ha sido valiente!
  • EN: - Be a good boy.
    ES: - Pórtate bien.
  • EN: A good boy.
    ES: Un buen chico.
  • EN: - That's a good boy.
    ES: - Que buen muchacho.
  • EN: I'm neither a good boy nor will I have a nice sleep.
    ES: Ni soy un buen chico ni voy a dormir.
  • EN: And a good boy.
    ES: Y muy bien portado.
  • EN: He looks like a good boy, he has a nice face.
    ES: Parece un buen chico, tiene un rostro agradable.
  • EN: He's a good boy.
    ES: Es un buen chico.
  • EN: Yes, you're a good boy.
    ES: Eres un buen chico.
  • EN: Such a good boy.
    ES: Eres un muy buen chico.
  • EN: You're a good boy.
    ES: Eres un buen chico.
  • EN: quot; There, there, Mr. Asther, now shake hands like a good boy.quot;
    ES: "Vamos, Sr. Asther, ahora estrecha la mano como un buen chico."
  • EN: Be a good boy.
    ES: Sé un buen chico.
  • EN: "For a good boy - on his first work day."
    ES: Para un buen tipo en su primer día de trabajo.
  • EN: He's a good boy. You did good this time.
    ES: Es un lindo muchacho ha sido valiente!
  • EN: - Be a good boy.
    ES: - Pórtate bien.
  • EN: A good boy.
    ES: Un buen chico.
  • EN: - That's a good boy.
    ES: - Que buen muchacho.
  • EN: Be a good boy and have a nice sleep.
    ES: Se buen chico y vete a dormir.
  • EN: I'm neither a good boy nor will I have a nice sleep.
    ES: Ni soy un buen chico ni voy a dormir.
  • EN: And a good boy.
    ES: Y muy bien portado.
  • EN: He looks like a good boy, he has a nice face.
    ES: Parece un buen chico, tiene un rostro agradable.
  • EN: He's a good boy.
    ES: Es un buen chico.

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