Good time

Good time

A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one half of the maximum sentence.

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good time

Legal services; Courts

A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one half of the maximum sentence.

good-time it

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To party; to spend money and have a good time. * You’re always good-timing it. Don’t you ever study? * I just want to good-time it for the rest of my life.

good-time Charley

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A man who is always trying to have a good experience; an optimist. * Wally is such a good-time Charley. Who would believe the trouble he’s had? * Some good-time Charley is making ...

good-time man

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A man who sells drugs. (Drugs.) * Bart is the main good-time man in this neighborhood. * The fuzz wants to see all the good-time men behind bars.

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