"badassness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From badass + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|badass|-ness}} badass + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} badassness (uncountable)
  1. (US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang) The quality or state of being badass. Tags: US, slang, uncountable Synonyms: badassery
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