good old boy (Meaning)
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good old boy (n)
a white male Southerner with an unpretentious convivial manner and conservative or intolerant attitudes and a strong sense of fellowship with and loyalty to other members of his peer group
Synonyms & Antonyms of good old boy
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good old boy Sentence Examples
- The good old boy network had long been entrenched in the company's hiring practices.
- Senator Smith was known as a classic good old boy politician, charming and influential.
- The good old boys' club excluded those who didn't fit their narrow social criteria.
- The good old boy culture fostered an environment of cronyism and favoritism.
- The town was dominated by a small group of good old boys who resisted change.
- The good old boy system limited opportunities for young professionals.
- The CEO was a quintessential good old boy, friendly and gregarious.
- The good old boy atmosphere made it difficult for female employees to advance in the workplace.
- The new manager vowed to break down the good old boy hierarchy.
- The good old boy days were over, as the company embraced diversity and inclusivity.
FAQs About the word good old boy
a white male Southerner with an unpretentious convivial manner and conservative or intolerant attitudes and a strong sense of fellowship with and loyalty to oth
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The good old boy network had long been entrenched in the company's hiring practices.
Senator Smith was known as a classic good old boy politician, charming and influential.
The good old boys' club excluded those who didn't fit their narrow social criteria.
The good old boy culture fostered an environment of cronyism and favoritism.
