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nice guy

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(idiomatic, euphemistic) An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.

(Internet slang, sarcastic, derogatory) A man who pretends to be kind and polite with the goal of attracting women, often becoming hostile and misogynistic when their advances are rebuffed; someone affected by nice guy syndrome.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nice,‎ guy.

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Actor, North Dakota nice guy, and avid Vikings fan Josh Duhamel detailed the wrath of Philly fans of varying generations on our Endless Hustle podcast (subscribe to go to heaven). Source: Internet

And unfortunately, while the BFG is ultimately a nice guy, the giants around him – all of whom are much, much bigger – are bullying cannibals who would eat Sophie up if they discovered she was in their world. Source: Internet

Brother-in-law Albert Grajeda said Martinez was a really nice guy with an easy sense of humor. Source: Internet

Aaron is an all around nice guy, seems very hard working and honest. Source: Internet

Although he was genuinely a nice guy, she simply couldn’t get over this particular quirk of his, so the relationship actually ended before it even started. Source: Internet

And of course, every time I’d hear about someone who had found a nice guy online, it was like a carrot being dangled in front of me. Source: Internet

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