"good-time Charlie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: good-time Charlies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} good-time Charlie (plural good-time Charlies)
  1. An affable or happy-go-lucky carefree convivial man. Categories (topical): People, Personality Synonyms: goodtime Charlie, good time Charlie, good-time Charley, goodtime Charley, good time Charley

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