A term used to describe the character of young and attractive man – typically one with soft facial features and disheveled or "poofy" straight hair – who exhibit traits associated with a golden retriever dog.

These traits include: joyfulness, playfulness, high energy, silliness, adorableness, innocence or perceived as non-threatening, warmness, tenderness.

Originated from TikTok in the late 2010s.

"Did you see Wesley dance for joy when he got his acceptance letter?"

"Yeah, he exudes peak golden retriever energy."

Golden retriever energy by SamuelleDeChamplaine April 12, 2020

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labrador retriever

A Purbread Dog With Excellent Balance And Athleticsism. A BEST FRIEND ALL WAYS- A TRUE WATER AND BIRD CATCHING DOG !!! 3 PRIMARY COLORS ; YELLOW,CHOCOLATE AND BLACK !!!

Did Ya See How Bad Ass Fast The Black Labrador Retriever Caught The Duck ??

labrador retriever by Cobra JR September 26, 2017

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Golden Retriever Boy

A geeky soft boi with simple needs, shaggy blonde hair, an outdoors-y personality, but who is still somehow glued to his laptop and books. Loyal, sometimes oblivious, but all around a cheery person. Will follow you around and want hair pets.

“You got yourself a Golden Retriever Boy there, don’t ya? It’s the baseball cap that gives it away.”
“Yeah, he kind of follows me around a bit, but I don’t mind.”

Golden Retriever Boy by pearphone November 20, 2020

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