"good boi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: good bois [plural]
Etymology: From good boy. Head templates: {{en-noun}} good boi (plural good bois)
  1. (Internet slang, childish, endearing) A dog, especially one that is beloved or cute. Tags: Internet, childish, endearing Categories (lifeform): Dogs Synonyms: doggo
    Sense id: en-good_boi-en-noun-OCYX9odZ Categories (other): DoggoLingo, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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      ],
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