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bad guy

[bad gahy] / ˈbæd ˌgaɪ /


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When a beefy bad guy who was about to squish a normal-sized good guy received a crippling blow to the scrotum, I laughed.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Similarly, she feels Mark Zuckerberg's tech bro bad guy reputation is "unfair".

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Asked for his reaction to Bolton's indictment, Trump told reporters his former aide is a "bad guy" and "that's the way it goes."

From Barron's Oct. 16, 2025

Playing a bad guy fulfills one of his key ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2025

They’re not like Westerns, where you know who the bad guy is supposed to be.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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