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kick–ass

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kick–ass (adjective)

kick–ass /ˈkɪkˌæs/ adjective

kick–ass

/ˈkɪkˌæs/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of KICK–ASS

[more kick–ass; most kick–ass] chiefly US, informal + impolite

1

: very tough and aggressive

a kick-ass career woman who is determined to get to the top
an executive with a kick-ass attitude/style

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2

: very good or impressive

a kick-ass stereo/movie/song

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— see also kick ass at ¹kick

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