English Explanatory Dictionary

good egg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A good person, someone to be trusted; a friend.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʊd ɛɡ/ en-au-good egg.ogg

Word forms

good egg good eggs

Etymology

Probably a humorous antonym of bad egg (“someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue”).

Antonyms

bad egg
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