Good Ol' Boy (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a good ol' boy from the country who didn't take kindly to outsiders telling him how to live his life.
- The politician's folksy charm and good ol' boy demeanor helped him win over many rural voters.
- His good ol' boy network of friends and acquaintances often helped him get out of trouble with the local authorities.
- Despite his good ol' boy image, he held some surprisingly progressive views on social issues.
- The good ol' boy mentality that pervaded the small town made it difficult for newcomers to break into the social scene.