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or baddy
as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
the actor has never been cast as a hero, but he's played every kind of baddie imaginable
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Recent Examples of baddie
With seven must-have shades, from shimmering sheers to creamy, full-bodied hues, there’s a glossy look for every mood, every vibe, every baddie.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
Unlike most horror properties, there’s no big baddie (à la Jason Voorhees or Leatherface) — or at least not one capable of getting old and seeming played out.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Don’t forget its greatest strength: closing the gap on faraway enemies, especially those who, like Leaders, empower their fellow baddies from deep behind enemy lines.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
Unlike most horror properties, there’s no big baddie (à la Jason Voorhees or Leatherface) — or at least not one capable of getting old and seeming played out.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Don’t forget its greatest strength: closing the gap on faraway enemies, especially those who, like Leaders, empower their fellow baddies from deep behind enemy lines.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baddie
Noun
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New threats emerge, including a ruthless new villain (Bill Skarsgård) and a blind assassin from Wick’s past, played by Donnie Yen in a standout performance.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Nicholas Hoult plays the film’s villain, the megalomaniac super-genius Lex Luthor.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Aptly credited, The Stranger (Brian Villalobos) is only part of that problem and not the centerpiece practical effects portion of this film that monster fans should look forward to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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These are no longer simple monster features with slight tints of horror.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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“Baddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baddie. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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