kick-ass

See also: kickass and kick ass

English

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Etymology

From kick +‎ -ass.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪkæs/
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Adjective

kick-ass (not comparable)

  1. (slang, vulgar) Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.
  2. (slang, vulgar) Excellent, first-class.
    • 2005, Sean Dooley, The Big Twitch, Sydney: Allen and Unwin, page 276:
      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.
    • 2007 January 5, The Guardian, page 3:
      His plan is to create a company of 20 “kick-ass” dancers.

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