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nice guy

idiom

An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.


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Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    as the next guy

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person or man.

  2. 02

    nice guys finish last

    People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.

  3. 03

    sugar and spice and everything nice

    Describing a person who is kind, friendly, pleasant, and generally good-natured.

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