badass

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English

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Etymology

bad +‎ ass

Noun

badass (plural badasses)

  1. (pejorative, slang) A mean or belligerent person.
  2. (slang) A person whose extreme attitudes, behavior or appearance are admirable.

Adjective

badass (comparative more badass, superlative most badass)

  1. (slang) Concerning extreme appearance, attitudes and/or behavior that is considered admirable.
    The virile guy just looks badass.

Usage notes

  • See cool (senses 3-7).
  • Compare wicked (sense 2)
  • See bad (etymology 2)

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