Kick-ass
//ˈkɪkæs// adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful. not-comparable, slang, vulgar
- 2 Excellent, first-class. not-comparable, slang, vulgar
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From kick + -ass.
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