Pronunciation: /bæd bɔɪ/
noun a male child or young man
A1 He is a bad boy because he never listens to his teacher.
A2 The bad boy in the class always gets into trouble with the principal.
B1 The teacher tried to reform the bad boy by giving him extra attention.
B2 The bad boy's behavior improved after he joined a sports team.
C1 Despite his reputation as a bad boy, he had a kind heart and helped his classmates in need.
C2 The bad boy grew up to be a successful entrepreneur, proving that people can change for the better.
adjective of poor quality or low standard; unpleasant or unwelcome
A1 He is a bad boy because he never listens to his teacher.
A2 The bad boy in the class always causes trouble.
B1 The bad boy reputation followed him throughout high school.
B2 Despite his bad boy image, he was actually quite sensitive and caring.
C1 The media often portrays him as a bad boy, but his charitable work goes unnoticed.
C2 His bad boy persona on screen has made him a popular actor in action movies.
formal The teacher reprimanded the bad boy for disrupting the class.
informal That bad boy always causes trouble wherever he goes.
slang He's such a bad boy, always breaking the rules.
figurative She couldn't resist the allure of the bad boy persona he exuded.
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