Good man boy

exp.

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Used to positively reinforce a male friend's actions.

In use

Ye got me a layarge bohhel offa de shellef... Good man boy!

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Lawrence Muck

Ah, my favourite reader. Would you like me to translate 'Good man boy' in use for you?

You fetched me a large bottle from the shelf... Well done, my good fellow!

  • Good manAn expression of approval or encouragement for what someone says or does.
  • Good mannersWhat one sligonain boy looks for in another sligonian boy.
  • Good lumAn exclamation of shock or surprise, akin to "good lord" or "good grief."
  • Quere goodVery good indeed.
  • Some goodUsed to express that something is very good indeed.
  • Gas manAn exclamation of amused disbelief at someone's foolish or surprising actions.