good old boy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male friend, especially a childhood friend; a man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable fellow.
  2. A white man who embodies the culture stereotypically associated with the Southern US, such as bias against nonwhite people, and other conservative (usually Christian) attitudes.

Pronunciation

en-au-good old boy.ogg

Word forms

good old boy good old boys good ol' boy good ole boy
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