Does "Bad Ass!" have a positive or negative meaning?
Oct 26, 2015 · We've got a badass over here!", which is commonly used in internet flame-wars against so-called "internet tough guys". The positive meaning of "bad ass" or "badass" is …
Where does the slang word "bad" + "ass" (badass) come from?
Aug 31, 2014 · What is the origin of the word badass? Why a "bad" ass/"bad" + "ass"? What is an ass that is bad and how can an ass that is bad describe a tough person?
What is a polite substitute for badass (used as a noun)?
Badass and BAMF are both modern words with approximately the same meaning: "Someone who is awesome to an extreme level, thereby leveraging unquestionable authority." Is there …
What is a good synonym for "badass" that would be usable in a …
I'm looking for a better way to say "orchestral brass musicians are badass" that doesn't use any words that could be considered profanity. (If you're not sure what I mean by orchestral brass …
single word requests - Formal synonym for "badass" as a noun
Closed 11 years ago. This question discusses formal synonyms for "badass" as an adjective, but I am asking for a noun usable in a somewhat formal setting with the same connotation and …
What does "XP and Loot effects work through Level 10" mean?
Jun 23, 2020 · In the video game, Borderlands 3, there is a shield, called a "Deluxe Badass Combustor", which boosts experience gain and and item drop rarity. In its description, it says: …
Are there any archaic words in older strands of English that ...
A badass may be any one of these things however none of them imply that the individual is badass. A cut-purse or pickpocket would be a ruffian and a younger one a rapscallion however …
A single word synonym for "A person not to mess with"
Jan 9, 2019 · A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
Another word for pretending to be something they're not
Jan 14, 2021 · Can you give more details? It will depend on the nature and purpose of the pretence. For instance if they're trying to deceive someone, trick them out of money, or just …
Changes in meaning of "bad" and "bad ass" [duplicate]
Aug 7, 2014 · Bad has been used to mean good since the 1800s. The meaning of many, many words in English change over time. Many times they go back to a previous meaning. It's …