"good-time" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=good-time}} good-time
  1. (used only before the noun qualified) Who enjoys pleasurable activities without regard to the consequences. Synonyms: abandoned, devil-may-care, dissolute, hedonistic, reckless, wild Derived forms: good-time Charlie, good-time girl, good-timer
    Sense id: en-good-time-en-adj-QjgjDnhE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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