"badass" meaning in English

See badass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: badass [positive], more badass [comparative], most badass [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is badass it is great or very good; cool.
    Sense id: simple-badass-en-adj-IjN5yMhm Categories (other): Slang, Vulgar

Noun

Forms: badass [singular], badasses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|badass|badasses}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A badass is someone who is very tough or mean.
    Sense id: simple-badass-en-noun-JWgrx0Ep Categories (other): Slang, Vulgar
  2. A person who has extreme attitudes and behavior and is admired by others. In this sense, calling someone a badass is a compliment.
    Sense id: simple-badass-en-noun-Fx7Up0y0 Categories (other): Slang
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