bad boy


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bad boy

1. A male, typically a young man, who is or has the image of being a rebel against the established norms of society, and who is often regarded as an icon of sexual attractiveness. Many of the band's fans say Johnny is their favorite because of his image as a bad boy. James Dean was one of the original bad boys of the movie industry, due to his image and film roles as a misunderstood outcast. If Betsy has a thing for bad boys, there's no way she'll go out with a geek like you!
2. A task or situation that is tedious, difficult, or undesirable, especially that which is hoped to have a speedy conclusion or resolution. I don't want to be working on this project all night long, so let's just get this bad boy over and done with now. Why do you always insist on putting off your taxes? Just get those bad boys done. You still haven't finished your book report? Well, then, no video games till you finish that bad boy.
3. Something that is considered especially impressive, potent, or powerful. My new motorcycle has some real power in the engine; I can't wait to take this bad boy out on the road. A: "You've got quite a computer here!" B: "Oh, yeah. This bad boy is the best in the biz for gaming." Oh, it's not just any microscope—you can get crazy levels of magnification with this bad boy!
See also: bad, boy
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No less an object than Jenny Wren's bad boy trying to make up his mind to cross the road.
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