good ole boy

• Informeller amerikanischer Ausdruck für einen Mann, meist aus dem Süden der USA, der als freundlich, vertrauenswürdig und Teil eines eng verbundenen sozialen Netzwerks gilt, oft mit ländlichen oder traditionellen Werten assoziiert; kann auch abwertend einen Mann bezeichnen, der von einem solchen Netzwerk profitiert.

An informal American term referring to a man, typically from the Southern United States, who is seen as friendly, trustworthy, and part of a close-knit social network, often associated with rural or traditional values.

1. Southern US social typeC1informalamerican

   A man from the southern United States who is friendly, loyal, and often part of a close-knit social network, sometimes associated with conservative values and informal power structures.

   guter alter Junge

   • He's a good ole boy who always helps his neighbors.
   • The local politics are run by a network of good ole boys.
   • You can't get that job without being a good ole boy.

2. Trustworthy friendB2informalamerican

   A reliable and trustworthy male friend, often used affectionately.

   Guter Kumpel

   • Don't worry about him, he's a good ole boy.
   • I've known him for years; he's a real good ole boy.
   • You can count on a good ole boy to have your back.