good-time Charlie

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Meaning · English

A person who likes to have fun and enjoy themselves, often at the expense of others.

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Literally: a charismatic person having a good time
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

He's such a good-time Charlie, always throwing parties and expecting others to pay.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “good-time Charlie” mean?

A person who likes to have fun and enjoy themselves, often at the expense of others. Literally: a charismatic person having a good time

Is “good-time Charlie” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.