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noun Prison Slang.

time deducted from an inmate's sentence for good behavior while in prison.

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British Dictionary definitions for good-time

good-time

adjective

(of a person) wildly seeking pleasure
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Word Origin and History for good-time

good-time

adj.

1928, from good (adj.) + time. Expression to have a good time "enjoy oneself" attested from 1822; earlier have a good time of it (1771). To make good time "go fast" is from 1838.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Idioms and Phrases with good-time

good time

see have a good time.

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