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good guy

noun

Definition of good guy

: a morally correct person or character : a hero
  • It's hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys in this movie.

Word by Word Definitions

good play

  1. : of a favorable character or tendency

  2. : bountiful, fertile

  3. : handsome, attractive

  1. : something that is good

  2. : something conforming to the moral order of the universe

  3. : praiseworthy character : goodness

  1. : well

  2. used as an intensive

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guy play

  1. : man, fellow

  2. : person

  3. : individual, creature

  1. : a rope, chain, rod, or wire attached to something as a brace or guide —called also guyline

  1. : to steady or reinforce with a guy

  1. : to make fun of : ridicule

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