baddie
Americannoun
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a villainous or criminal person.
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Slang. a person who is perceived as attractive and self-assured, especially a woman.
noun
Etymology
Origin of baddie
Example Sentences
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But the movie needs him to be the baddie, so he reverts to evildoing for no apparent reason.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The sleepy town of Hawkins is under quarantine as the show’s heroes search for a way to find and vanquish the baddie Vecna.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
"We have all the brilliant classic pantomime elements: a beastly baddie, a heroic heroine, amazing dance routines and side-splitting comedy," said Ms Wood.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025
Since making the jump from beauty influencer to reggaeton mexa baddie, 23-year-old Mua is now running the scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
Near the start there’s a scene where Clint Eastwood doesn't know if he has a bullet left in his gun to shoot the baddie.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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