"kick-assery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kickassery [alternative]
Etymology: From kick ass + -ery or kick-ass + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|kick ass|-ery}} kick ass + -ery, {{suf|en|kick-ass|-ery}} kick-ass + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kick-assery (uncountable)
  1. (vulgar) The act of kicking ass (in various senses). Tags: uncountable, vulgar

Alternative forms

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          "text": "As the daughter of an illustrious Black woman, if there's one thing I know Black moms do, it's work hard. I'm not here to diminish the efforts of other mothers, but I am well-versed in the kickassery that is Black motherhood (as an admirer, not an actual mom).",
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