kick-ass en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /ˈkɪkæs/
Etymology
From kick + -ass.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, slang, vulgar) Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.
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(not-comparable, slang, vulgar) Excellent, first-class.
I guess it helped that they were one of the few bands with an environmental sensibility but, more importantly, they played some kick-arse rock'n'roll.
2005, Sean Dooley, The Big Twitch, Sydney: Allen and Unwin, page 276:His plan is to create a company of 20 “kick-ass” dancers.
2007 January 5, The Guardian, page 3:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kick-arse | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kickass | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
ru выёбистый (aggressive) · fr qui déchire (aggressive)