badass

[ˈbædˌæs]

badass Definition

  • 1a tough, uncompromising, or intimidating person
  • 2something or someone that is impressively tough or powerful

Using badass: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "badass" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a real badass who doesn't take crap from anyone.

  • Example

    That car is so badass!

  • Example

    She has a badass attitude and won't back down from a challenge.

badass Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for badass

Phrases with badass

  • badassery

    the quality of being a badass; toughness, confidence, and uncompromising attitude

    Example

    Her badassery was on full display during the competition.

  • badassness

    the state or quality of being badass

    Example

    The movie's main character exudes badassness in every scene.

  • badassery level

    a measure of how badass someone or something is

    Example

    That stunt was off the charts in terms of badassery level.

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Summary: badass in Brief

'Badass' [ˈbædˌæs] refers to a tough, uncompromising, or intimidating person or thing. It can be used as both an adjective and a noun, as in 'He's a real badass' or 'That car is so badass!' The term also extends into phrases like 'badassery,' which denotes the quality of being a badass.

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