Badass

usgb/ˈbædæs/
adjective

Someone or something extremely good, powerful, or impressive.

She is a real badass. She completed that challenging project all by herself.
Visual representation of "badass" - Someone or something extremely good, powerful, or impressive

Often appears as...

  • real badass
  • absolute badass

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "badass"
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Positive Extreme

Used to express high praise for someone's performance or attributes.

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His cooking skills are badass; everyone loves his food.
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Admiration Tone

Conveys respect and admiration, often with a sense of coolness or awe.

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You scored the winning goal? That's so badass!
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Informal Praise

Best reserved for casual conversations, not formal settings.

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I heard she's a badass programmer, solving issues in no time.
Visual representation of the word "Badass"

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