Meaning of the word badass in English

What does badass mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

badass

US /ˈbæd.æs/
UK /ˈbæd.æs/

Noun

1.

a bad or slightly frightening person:

Example:
He plays a 21-year old badass who gets into a lot of trouble.

Adjective

1.

used to refer to a bad or slightly frightening person:

Example:
badass drug dealers
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