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good guy

[good gahy] / ˈgʊd ˌgaɪ /


NOUN
Mister Nice Guy
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In any Hollywood film, the good guy must be wronged; only thereafter does he wreak havoc.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

He presents himself as a funny, silly, good guy.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

In the Frank Capra classic, the good guy wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Referring to a heated media interview earlier this week, TKV said: "He has a persona - he's a good guy in front of the cameras, but behind the scenes he makes cheeky comments."

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

“Ready to be a good guy, Slugworth?” he says.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya