How to Pronounce "good old boy"
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈbɔɪ
GUUD-old-BOY or GID-old-BOY
ɡˈʊd/ /ˈəʊld/ /bˈɔɪ
g-UUD-old-BOY
Definition
An informal American expression for a man with traditional, Southern values who is part of a close-knit group, especially one that supports its own members regardless of outsiders; can also refer to an insider in political or social circles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈbɔɪ
British English
ɡˈʊd/ /ˈəʊld/ /bˈɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUUD-old-BOY or GID-old-BOY
UK
g-UUD-old-BOY
Listen in Context
Tom is a good old boy from Texas.
The company is run by a group of good old boys.
People say politics here is just good old boy networks.
You can't get ahead unless you're part of the good old boy club.