badass

English

Alternative forms

• bad-ass

Etymology

bad +‎ ass

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbædæs/, X-SAMPA: /"b{d{s/

Noun

badass (plural badasses)

1. (US, slang) A mean or belligerent person; a person with extreme attitudes, behavior or appearance.

   Don't mess with that guy, he's a real badass.

Adjective

badass (comparative more badass, superlative most badass)

1. (US, slang) Having extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.

   That tough guy looks badass.

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

• (admirable): cool, awesome

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: malvado (es) m, atrevido (es) m, riesgoso (es) m, adventurero (es) m