"good boy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: good boys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} good boy (plural good boys)
  1. An obedient male child, or someone who behaves like one, even when deemed inappropriate. Related terms: good boi, attaboy Coordinate_terms: good girl
    Sense id: en-good_boy-en-noun-H83wAqa- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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