(Caribbean, Jamaica) malicious intent; animosity

(Britain, US, idiomatic) Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue. / (literally) An egg that has gone bad; a rotten egg.

A check/cheque written against a bank account with insufficient funds to pay the bearer the amount of the check.

plural of bad check

plural of bad actor

(idiomatic, law) Individual or entity with the prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator. / (idiomatic) Ill-intentioned, mean, ill-tempered person.

(idiomatic) That's a pity; that's unfortunate. / (idiomatic) It is unfortunate that.

(idiomatic) Feelings of hostility or ill will. / (idiomatic) A serious feud or long-standing grudge. / (idiomatic, dated) An inherited immoral or disturbed nature.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, boy. / A man whose rebellious nature makes him dangerous and/or attractive. / (slang) A male criminal.

News of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events. / (idiomatic) An irritating, troublesome or harmful person, situation or thing.