How to Pronounce "good egg"
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɛɡ
GUUD-EGG or GID-EGG
ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɛɡ
gUUD-EGG
Definition
A friendly, trustworthy, or kind person; someone who is easy to like and considered to have good character. Used in informal conversations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɛɡ
British English
ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUUD-EGG or GID-EGG
UK
gUUD-EGG
Listen in Context
Tom is a good egg. Everyone likes him.
I can always trust Sarah. She’s a good egg.
Thank you for helping me—you’re a good egg!
Mark stayed late to help clean up—he’s such a good egg.