BADASS

Etymology

Noun

badass (plural badasses)

(US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, negative connotation) A belligerent or mean person; a person with an unpleasantly extreme appearance, attitudes, or behavior.

(US, sometimes considered vulgar, youth slang, positive connotation) A person considered impressive due to courage, skill, and/or toughness.

Adjective

badass (comparative more badass, superlative most badass)

(US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, negative connotation) Belligerent and troublesome.

(US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, positive connotation) Having an extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.

Synonyms

• (having an extreme appearance, etc, considered admirable): awesome, cool, sick, wicked

Usage notes

This term is sometimes considered vulgar, and some may take offence at its usage in conversation, especially when in polite company or in public.

Source: Wiktionary



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