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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
The vehicles have buttons that throw digital turtle shells — hopefully at Bowser and his associated baddies and not at Mario and Princess Peach.
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Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.
—EW.com, 24 May 2025
The film ends with one of those deeply entertaining, highly improbable action set pieces that the franchise has perfected as its signature: a race between a train (with Cruise on top) and a helicopter (piloted by main baddie Jean Reno), which makes its way through a tunnel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.
—EW.com, 24 May 2025
The film ends with one of those deeply entertaining, highly improbable action set pieces that the franchise has perfected as its signature: a race between a train (with Cruise on top) and a helicopter (piloted by main baddie Jean Reno), which makes its way through a tunnel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baddie
Noun
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Two of the game’s most brilliant villains have matured into eloquent eulogists.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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For an industry which has long been treated by the television and film industries as a dirty, dangerous business run by unethical, cartoon-ish villains like J.R. Ewing, such a balanced portrayal is a welcome change, indeed.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Today, that monster lives on, not in steel and speakers, but in light.—
Noah Eckstein,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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The monster season Soto gave the Yankees last year, leading them to the World Series, is what the Padres expected from him.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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“Baddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baddie. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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