1
chiefly US, informal + sometimes impolite
: ready to cause or get into trouble : mean
pretending to be a badass gunslinger—
L. L. King
L. L. King2
chiefly US, informal + sometimes impolite
: of formidable strength or skill
such a badass guitar player—N'Gai Croal
N'Gai Croal
chiefly US, informal + sometimes impolite
: a person who is badass
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Amanda Rollins is a capable, flawed, loyal and loving badass.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
This duo pairs a badass puff long-sleeve knit cropped top with a bodycon skirt.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Having finally taken responsibility for her actions only to be told that her admission of guilt didn’t matter, Bonnie snaps, channeling all her frenetic energy into becoming a badass arsonist.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
And that’s what makes this brand behavior so credible and noteworthy coming from the United States—nobody can own badass leadership better than the United States of America.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Like saying high-tech wool or hydrophobic down, talking about a flannel being a badass performance piece felt like an oversell.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
In true Olivia Benson style, Hargitay nailed some pretty badass moves in the tight outfit, including some squats and high kicks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy, who is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors working today, shines in the role of Imperator Furiosa, a badass emancipator who dares to challenge gender conventions in a dangerous, postapocalyptic world where (no surprise at all) men make the rules.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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No matter how things may go for Lioness‘ badass Bobby in the Season 2 finale streaming this Sunday, the Paramount+ espionage drama has been a mission accomplished for Jill Wagner.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Amanda Rollins is a capable, flawed, loyal and loving badass.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
This duo pairs a badass puff long-sleeve knit cropped top with a bodycon skirt.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Having finally taken responsibility for her actions only to be told that her admission of guilt didn’t matter, Bonnie snaps, channeling all her frenetic energy into becoming a badass arsonist.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
And that’s what makes this brand behavior so credible and noteworthy coming from the United States—nobody can own badass leadership better than the United States of America.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Like saying high-tech wool or hydrophobic down, talking about a flannel being a badass performance piece felt like an oversell.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
In true Olivia Benson style, Hargitay nailed some pretty badass moves in the tight outfit, including some squats and high kicks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy, who is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors working today, shines in the role of Imperator Furiosa, a badass emancipator who dares to challenge gender conventions in a dangerous, postapocalyptic world where (no surprise at all) men make the rules.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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