How to Pronounce "bad egg"
expression
ˈbæd/ /ˈɛɡ
BAD-egg
bˈæd/ /ˈɛɡ
BAD-egg
Definition
A 'bad egg' is a person who behaves dishonestly or causes trouble. It refers to someone who should not be trusted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæd/ /ˈɛɡ
British English
bˈæd/ /ˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAD-egg
UK
BAD-egg
Listen in Context
He's a bad egg; don't trust him.
The class has one bad egg who causes trouble every day.
Don't be a bad egg and ruin the fun for everyone.
Everyone warned me that Jack was a bad egg, but I didn't listen.