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baddy

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1. A person of bad character in fiction

A person portrayed as evil, wicked, or morally bad in a fictional work, typically opposing the hero or protagonist.

1.1. Villain or antagonist in fiction

Refers to a fictional character who opposes the hero, creates conflict, or acts as the villain in a story, film, television show, or other narrative.

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  • In classic stories, the baddy often represents the forces of evil and chaos.
  • The hero's quest was to defeat the baddy and restore peace to the kingdom.
  • The movie's plot twist revealed that the baddy had a tragic backstory.

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2. A wicked, dishonest, or unpleasant person

A person regarded as morally bad, dishonest, cruel, troublesome, or deserving of contempt.

2.1. Wicked or immoral person

Describes someone who behaves in a cruel, dishonest, malicious, or generally immoral way.

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  • Everyone considered him a baddy because he constantly cheated and mistreated others.
  • The novel portrays the baddy as a selfish and dishonest man.

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2.2. Criminal or lawbreaker

Refers to someone who commits crimes, breaks the law, or engages in unlawful activities.

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  • The detectives were determined to catch the baddy responsible for the robberies.
  • The police arrested the baddy after identifying him from the security footage.

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2.3. Mischievous or troublesome person

Describes someone who causes trouble, behaves badly, or deliberately disregards rules, often in a playful or troublesome manner.

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  • The children jokingly called their mischievous little brother a baddy.
  • That little baddy was always playing tricks on his friends.

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