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Definitions from the WebBad-BoyNoun Sense: A person, typically a young man, who is rebellious, provocative, or behaves in an antisocial or defiant manner. Example sentence: The bad-boy in the leather jacket rode his motorcycle through town, breaking all the traffic rules. Noun Sense: A fictional character or archetype, usually found in literature or movies, who exhibits a combination of charm, danger, and rebelliousness. Example sentence: James Dean's character in "Rebel Without a Cause" became the ultimate bad-boy idol of the 1950s. Adjective Sense: Resembling or characteristic of a person who behaves in an antisocial, rebellious, or provocative manner. Example sentence: His bad-boy attitude and disregard for authority often got him into trouble with the police. Adjective Sense: Of poor quality, inadequate, or unsatisfactory. Example sentence: The movie received terrible reviews and was considered a bad-boy production. Adjective Sense: Infamous, notorious, or known for engaging in criminal or morally objectionable activities. Example sentence: He was part of a bad-boy motorcycle gang that terrorized the small town. | ||||
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