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badass
/bædˈæs/
noun
(negative connotation) A belligerent or mean person; a person with an unpleasantly extreme appearance, attitudes, or behavior.
"Don’t mess with that guy, he’s a real badass."
(youth slang, positive connotation) A person considered impressive due to courage, skill, and/or toughness.
adjective
(negative connotation) Belligerent and troublesome.
(positive connotation) Having an extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.
"That tough guy looks badass."
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