
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 …
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 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 …
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 ...
The "bad" of badass seemed relevant towards the meaning, though, and here's what the Etymology Dictionary has to say: [Bad 's] [i]ronic use as a word of approval is said to be at …
Correct usage of replacing cuss words with symbols
I've noticed that symbols (i.e. #, $, %, !, *, etc.) are commonly used to filter profanity/foul language. Just out of curiosity, is there a specific way to do this. I've noticed sometimes there i...
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.
Word or phrase for "exceptionally skilled in mêlée combat"
Dec 23, 2017 · I'm looking for a word or a short phrase describing someone as particularly skilled or gifted, or very likely to hit their opponent, in mêlée (single) combat. However, It mustn't be …