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good-time

good-time

19 7.2
Enjoying lively parties and fun with other people
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡʊd taɪm/
  • Informal
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  • Amy, I'm here to have a good-time.
  • good-time Charlie
  • good-time girl
  • good-time guy

Examples

  • It's Dixie and Charlie and we had the best time answering your questions about us.

  • Think about all the good times we're gonna have together.

    Freaky Farley (2007)

  • I had a really good time tonight.

    New York, I Love You (2008)

  • - I'm here now and we are going to have the best time.

    Monsoon Tide (2015)

  • Have a good time, y'all.

    Marry Me (2022)

  • I'm sorry Olivier for lying to you, but these past few weeks have been the best time of my life.

    Ties That Choke (2024)

  • I take rich tourists out in the open sea and I show 'em a good-time.

  • There's people down there having a good-time, man.

Synonyms

convivial
vsgood-time
4 6.2

Friendly and cheerful when with other people, enjoying talk and laughter

focuses on taking part in lively social gatherings and loving fun

How Fun-Loving

good-time
  • Informal
19 7.2
outgoing
46 3.0
sociable
21 1.6
reserved
3.7

Surface Forms

good-time positive

Morphology

good-time = good + time (transparent) = good + time

The adjective is a straightforward compound meaning a person inclined to have 'good times'—the components directly indicate propensity for enjoyment.

Etymology

Good-time comes from the simple parts good ('pleasant') and time ('a period for fun'), so it literally means someone who likes to have a 'good time'. That's why a good-time person is fond of parties, fun company, and lively social gatherings.