baddy

The evil one

A baddy is a villain or antagonist, especially in fiction: The movie's baddy gets defeated in the final scene.

The word is informal and slightly playful, often used when discussing entertainment or when speaking to children.

Also spelled baddie.

villain

antagonist

One who opposes another

enemy · villain · fiend · tyrant · despot · mastermind · overlord · schemer · evildoer · archnemesis

rebel

outlaw

Fugitive from justice

rebel · fugitive · defector · mutineer · insurgent · saboteur · troublemaker · lawbreaker · scoundrel · rascal

fictional

Darth Vader

  • JokerGotham's chaos-loving nemesis
  • LokiNorse god of deception
  • UrsulaWoman's name, bearish origin

Thanos · Voldemort · Sauron · Lex Luthor · Magneto · Maleficent · Moriarty · Hannibal Lecter · Terminator · Freddy Krueger

Opposites
moral role in narrative

baddygoody

Morsel or delight cry

good guy · hero · protagonist · white hat · goodie

moral character

baddysaint

Canonized holy person

angel · innocent · good person · benefactor · philanthropist

Phrases
Family

bad, badly, badness, badassery, baddie, baddies, baddest, badass, badder

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G