good boy
noun
(used to express approval to a young male child, a male domestic animal, or facetiously to a man).
good boys
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pluralof good boy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Politico reported that while they are all being very good boys and girls in public, in private they are freaking out:
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2025
"We have a lot of good boys and we trust them," said Klopp.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
The Washington Capitals on Thursday released their 2022 canine calendar, featuring nearly two dozen players and, more importantly, a bunch of good boys and girls.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
The erratic behavior would be more concerning if it weren’t for unsung good boys in and around the White House.
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2021
“Oh—don’t get me wrong. They’re good boys, or I wouldn’t have ’em working for me.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
