2007-03-19 23:47:44 · 5 answers · asked by \" moOnLighT "/ 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
ACCEPTABLY GOOD LOOKING.
The phrase "not bad looking" actually means that a person is
is quite acceptable in the 'looks' department.
If you were to say "He's not a bad looking kid" you are saying that he is borderline good-looking.
It's complimentary to be told you're not bad looking.
"Not much to look at" is not so complimentary. That means you are not good looking.
2007-03-20 00:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by cloud43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good looking
not bad equates to good
if you want it, could also be a subtle reference for really bad = ugly
Generally it means the first but, in the hands of a satirical individual even the best words can go astray.
2007-03-20 00:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read it word for work. Not bad looking. Means, Not ugly. That's it. Not pretty , not good-looking.
2007-03-20 00:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by popcornstories 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average.
Then again, some people say that when they mean above average, too.
It depends who's speaking and about whom.
2007-03-20 00:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hamish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passably pleasing?
2007-03-19 23:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋