Good boy Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈbɔɪ

GOOD boy or GID boy

UK

ɡˈʊd/ /bˈɔɪ

gOOD BOY

Definition

A friendly or praising expression used to encourage boys or often praise pets, especially male dogs, for good behavior.

Usage & Nuances

'Good boy' is often used with children and male dogs. With pets, the tone is affectionate and encouraging. It's rarely said to adults. There's a feminine version: 'good girl.' Used far more with animals in English than in some cultures.

• Spanish: buen chico - buen muchacho (mascota: buen perro)
• Portuguese (BR): bom menino - bom garoto (animal: bom cão)
• Portuguese (PT): bom menino - bom rapaz (animal: bom cão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 好男孩 - 好乖（对宠物）
• Chinese (Traditional): 好男孩 - 乖乖（對寵物）
• Hindi: अच्छा लड़का - शाबाश (पालतू जानवर: अच्छा कुत्ता)
• Arabic: فتى جيد - ولد طيب (للأطفال أو الكلاب)
• Bengali: ভালো ছেলে - শাবাশ ছেলে
• Russian: молодец - хороший мальчик
• Japanese: いい子 - 良い子（男の子やオスのペット用）
• Vietnamese: cậu bé ngoan
• Korean: 착한 남자아이 - 착한 강아지
• Turkish: aferin oğlum - iyi çocuk
• Urdu: اچھا لڑکا
• Indonesian: anak baik - anak laki-laki yang baik

Example Sentences

Max, sit! Good boy!

basic

You were a good boy at the doctor today.

basic

Here's a treat for being such a good boy.

basic

Who's a good boy? You are!

natural

After his bath, they told Toby, "Good boy!"

natural

My mom hugged me and said I was always her good boy.

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