NYT Dictionary

BADDIE

/ˈbædi/
NounBAD-diebad-die · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A person of bad character, especially in a work of fiction.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bad + -ie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

antagonistevildoervillain

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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