variants
or baddy
plural baddies
informal
: a bad person or thing
especially
: an opponent of the hero (as in fiction or motion pictures)
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Slang Meaning of Baddie
Baddie has a slang meaning, referring to someone (usually a woman) who is confident, stylish, and attractive. Learn more >
Examples of baddie in a Sentence
the actor has never been cast as a hero, but he's played every kind of baddie imaginable
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.
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EW.com, 24 May 2025
The film ends with one of those deeply entertaining, highly improbable action set pieces that the franchise has perfected as its signature: a race between a train (with Cruise on top) and a helicopter (piloted by main baddie Jean Reno), which makes its way through a tunnel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
With seven must-have shades, from shimmering sheers to creamy, full-bodied hues, there’s a glossy look for every mood, every vibe, every baddie.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
Unlike most horror properties, there’s no big baddie (à la Jason Voorhees or Leatherface) — or at least not one capable of getting old and seeming played out.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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EW.com, 24 May 2025
The film ends with one of those deeply entertaining, highly improbable action set pieces that the franchise has perfected as its signature: a race between a train (with Cruise on top) and a helicopter (piloted by main baddie Jean Reno), which makes its way through a tunnel.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
With seven must-have shades, from shimmering sheers to creamy, full-bodied hues, there’s a glossy look for every mood, every vibe, every baddie.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 May 2025
Unlike most horror properties, there’s no big baddie (à la Jason Voorhees or Leatherface) — or at least not one capable of getting old and seeming played out.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for baddie
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“Baddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baddie. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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