Baddie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈba-dē/ bad·die

Meaning & Definition of Baddie

Baddie (noun)

  1. a bad person or thing; especially, the villain in a story, bad guy
  2. a person (especially a woman) who is confident, stylish, and attractive

Baddie (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a mean, evil, or unprincipled person

    "the actor has never been cast as a hero, but he's played every kind of baddie imaginable"

    similar: beast, brute, caitiff, devil, evildoer, fiend, heavy, hound, knave, meanie, miscreant, monster, nazi, no-good, rapscallion, rascal, reprobate, rogue, savage, scalawag, scamp, scapegrace, scoundrel, varlet, villain, wretch
    related: villainess, blackguard, criminal, crook, culprit, felon, lawbreaker, malefactor, offender, perp, perpetrator, transgressor, sinner, trespasser, wrongdoer, cad, heel, serpent, snake, viper, bandit, bravo, desperado, outlaw, con, convict, jailbird, assassin, cutthroat, gangster, goon, gunman, hoodlum, hooligan, racketeer, ruffian, thug, rough, rowdy, tough, loser, lowlife, ne'er-do-well, stinker, trash
    near: angel, innocent, saint, hero

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Baddie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Baddie:

beast, brute, caitiff, devil, evildoer, fiend, heavy, hound, knave, meanie, miscreant, monster, nazi, no-good, rapscallion, rascal, reprobate, rogue, savage, scalawag, scamp, scapegrace, scoundrel, varlet, villain, wretch

Related Words for Baddie

villainess, blackguard, criminal, crook, culprit, felon, lawbreaker, malefactor, offender, perp, perpetrator, transgressor, sinner, trespasser, wrongdoer, cad, heel, serpent, snake, viper, bandit, bravo, desperado, outlaw, con, convict, jailbird, assassin, cutthroat, gangster

Near Antonyms of Baddie

angel, innocent, saint, hero

Word Forms of Baddie

Inflections: baddies

Origin & Etymology of Baddie

bad:1 + -ie

First known use: 1872

Frequently Asked Questions about Baddie

What does "Baddie" mean?

"Baddie" means a bad person or thing; especially, the villain in a story, bad guy. As a noun, it is defined as: a bad person or thing; especially, the villain in a story, bad guy.

What is another word for "Baddie"?

Other words for "Baddie" include beast, brute, caitiff, devil, evildoer, fiend, heavy and hound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Baddie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Baddie"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Baddie". Common alternatives include beast, brute, caitiff, devil, evildoer, fiend, heavy, hound, knave and meanie.

How do you use "Baddie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Baddie" in a sentence: "the actor has never been cast as a hero, but he's played every kind of baddie imaginable".

Is "Baddie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Baddie" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Baddie"?

"Baddie" is pronounced /ˈba-dē/ and divided into syllables as bad·die.

What is the origin of the word "Baddie"?

"Baddie" comes from bad:1 + -ie. First known use: 1872.

What is another word for "Baddie" meaning "a mean, evil, or unprincipled person"?

When "Baddie" (noun) means a mean, evil, or unprincipled person, synonyms include beast, brute, caitiff, devil, evildoer and fiend.