kick-ass

adjectiveattested in dialogue

//ˈkɪkæs//

Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.

adjective

1
slangRough, aggressive; powerful and successful.
2
slangExcellent, first-class.
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.
His plan is to create a company of 20 “kick-ass” dancers.

Etymology

From kick + -ass.

kI · A term indicating intrinsic energy; usually associated with…Ki · In Sumerian mythology, the earth goddess and chief consort of…kick · To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

kick-ass · Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.

kicked · Empty with nothing left to smoke but ash.kicking · Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.kicks · Shoes.

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