Bad Guy

Pronunciation: /bæd gaɪ/

Definitions of bad guy

noun a character in a story or movie who is portrayed as the antagonist

Example Sentences

A1 The bad guy in the movie was defeated by the hero.

A2 The bad guy always wears a black hat in Western movies.

B1 The bad guy's evil plan was foiled by the detective.

B2 The bad guy turned out to be the protagonist's long-lost brother.

C1 The bad guy's complex motivations added depth to the story.

C2 The bad guy's redemption arc was a surprising twist in the plot.

Examples of bad guy in a Sentence

formal The police were able to apprehend the bad guy after a lengthy investigation.

informal I heard that the bad guy got away with stealing from the store last night.

slang That dude is such a bad guy, always causing trouble.

figurative In the movie, the protagonist must confront the inner bad guy to overcome his personal demons.

Grammatical Forms of bad guy

• past tense: was
• plural: bad guys
• comparative: worse
• superlative: worst
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: bad guy
• positive degree: bad
• infinitive: to be a bad guy
• gerund: being a bad guy
• participle: being

Origin and Evolution of bad guy

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bad guy' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Western films to describe the villain or antagonist, the term 'bad guy' has evolved to refer to any person who is perceived as being dishonest, untrustworthy, or morally wrong in various contexts.