badboy
Rebel with appeal
A badboy is a man or boy who flouts rules, defies authority, or cultivates a rebellious image.
The term often carries admiration or attraction: She always falls for the badboy type.
In entertainment, badboy describes artists or athletes known for controversial behavior.
The spelling as one word emphasizes its status as a type or archetype rather than a literal description.
Authority defier
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- rulebreakerOne who violates norms
- outlawFugitive from justice
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
maverick · delinquent · hooligan · rascal · scoundrel · hellraiser · misfit · nonconformist
Wicked story antagonist
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
- gangsterCriminal organization member
biker · greaser · James Dean · Marlon Brando · Han Solo · Tyler Durden · Wolverine · cool
Object of romantic admiration
- ladies manHabitual romantic pursuer
- playerGame participant
- charmerOne who captivates others
- seducerOne who lures romantically
womanizer · Casanova · Don Juan · lothario · flirt · rake · cad · rogue
Operating incorrectly or failing
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- glitchyProne to malfunctions
unreliable · temperamental · problematic · acting up · misbehaving · troublesome · finicky · buggy
rebel
Authority defier
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- rulebreakerOne who violates norms
- outlawFugitive from justice
renegade · maverick · delinquent · hooligan · rascal · scoundrel · hellraiser · misfit · nonconformist · rabble-rouser
villain
Wicked story antagonist
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
gangster · biker · greaser · James Dean · Marlon Brando · Han Solo · Tyler Durden · Wolverine · cool · edgy
heartthrob
Object of romantic admiration
- ladies manHabitual romantic pursuer
- playerGame participant
- charmerOne who captivates others
seducer · womanizer · Casanova · Don Juan · lothario · flirt · rake · cad · rogue · smooth talker
malfunctioning
Operating incorrectly or failing
glitchy · unreliable · temperamental · problematic · acting up · misbehaving · troublesome · finicky · buggy · cranky
rapper
Hip-hop vocal artist
thug · hardcore · label · producer · bling · swagger · East Coast · platinum · entourage · mogul
badboygood boy
Praise for obedient pet
conformist · straight arrow · goody-goody · teacher's pet · square
badboynice guy
Pleasant, considerate person
safe choice · good guy · boy next door · gentleman · Mr. Right