good ol' boy
There are two very different definitions here.1.) A man or older boy from the South, in this case the stereotypical redneck or hick. Likes cheap beer, NASCAR, football, pro wrestling, hunting and/or fishing, and country or hard rock music. Not necessarily a bad person, but occasionally portrayed as racist, though many could care less, aside from occasionally cracking a racist joke with his buddies; this is not usually how he feels about Blacks or Hispanics. Generally all about having a good time. They may speed to impress a girl they're taking on a date, but won't
hit-and-run; they may have a few beers to impress her at the bar later on, or even get in a fight there, but won't get so drunk he can't sober up and drive or send the other guy to the hospital. Generally speaks with a country accent or
Southern drawl, usually the former. Often drives a rusty muscle car or pickup, but at the same time many seem to drive small Japanese cars. A good example of this type would be the Duke boys from the TV series and movie,
The Dukes of
Hazzard. Often portrayed negatively, but not always a bad person. Again, they are pretty good-natured.2.) This definition is still a man from the South, however, he is usually upper-middle class, rather "preppy," lives in an "old-money" suburb, and will generally have a degree from a prestigious Southern college (Washington and Lee, Vanderbilt, UVa,
Wake Forest, etc.) or an Ivy League school. Usually enjoys watching his (parents') alma mater or current college play football and basketball. Usually speaks in a soft Southern drawl, not very pronounced but easily detectable (y'all, "ah," "prob'em" are common) Often will exude an air of class, but not always in a snobby or condescending manner. Often seen wearing nice clothes like collared shirts, khakis, and Topsiders, and for high school will often attend a private
day school or a boarding school like
Woodberry Forest, but many go to a prestigious public high school like Douglas Freeman in Richmond or
Mountain Brook in Birmingham as well. Basically, take the definition of a New England "preppy," put him in a TRUE
Southern city, take away the perceived snobbery, and you have this kind of man.
good ol' boy
by nurseawesome on Aug 23, 2013 12:53:10
A Southern born boy who is country to the core. He likes to hunt and could not be
prouder of his gun collection. He carries one knife in his pocket and another in his boot, in case the one in his pocket gets confiscated. Usually drives a truck and listens to country. A hard working, honest gentleman, who prefers
the simple life and is just looking for a girl he can take
shootin'.
Example:
"On our
first date he showed me a picture of him pulling a
bullet out of a
deer's heart. He said he keeps it on his desk."
"Oh, you got yourself a good ol' boy! They're the best!"
Good ole boy
by kennej on Feb 25, 2012 05:54:31
A
good ole boy is not some uneducated young teenager who hunts and fishes and drinks beer!!! They are very down to earth, easy to talk to, and always enjoy a good conversation or even just spending time listening to others. Very open-minded, never racist, never out-right rude to anyone, and always their to help ANYONE in need; Any race, any country as well. Typically a young man out of his 20's, but sometimes on a rare occasion you may meet one who is younger who exemplifies the old fashioned values that all the youngsters idolize from the movies. Values the simple life (I'm talking' bout a real Farm Boy) for the clarity of understanding and
healing it gives him when He is sitting on the porch after a hard days work. Is respectful and loves to work on the Farm He grew up on planting crops, training and
shoeing horses,
feeding the chickens, or
going for a drive in His truck to catch a breath of fresh air. Loves His horses, His friends and family, and above all else wants to help others in this life see the reality of all the lies America is trying to sell us not so He can harvest weapons, but so He can show the world a real example of a hard working, honest, caring young man so we all can follow suit when we grow up! They all have warm hearts and love for anyone who walks across their doorstep, but their insight and wit are unmatched.
Example:
Stacy: "Would you look at that, that young man has been out there working on his car for 2 hours!" Then he walked right up to me and started making conversation. He sure was different, but seemed like a nice young man.
Jesse: Oh that's just Keith, He's a
good ole boy. Never harmed a soul. He'll do anything for anyone, although there was that one time when He lost His temper when those young boys came around here
hoopin' and
hollerin 'with their loud music and throwing beer bottles out the windows.