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Definition of good old boy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

good old boy

noun
 
/ˌɡʊd əʊld ˈbɔɪ/
 
/ˌɡʊd əʊld ˈbɔɪ/
(North American English, informal)
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  1. a man who is considered typical of white men in the southern states of the US
    CultureThis is an expression used by white men in the southern US states to refer to a man they like and welcome into their group. He is usually a friendly person who has an easy manner and enjoys typically male activities.
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