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I was playing pretty boys and these angelic roles like Nicholas Nickleby and all that stuff. And I was like, 'What am I doing? This isn't who I am, as a man or an artist.' I had to overcome people's belief that I was too pretty to be a badass.
Charlie Hunnam

Meaning of "badass" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BADASS

badass  [ˈbædˌæs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BADASS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Badass can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BADASS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Badass

Badass may refer to: ▪ Hotshot, a stock character in fiction ▪ Badass, a 2009 book by Ben Thompson ▪ Badass, a manufacturer of bridges for guitars and basses ▪ Badass, a Playboy TV reality show ▪ Bad Ass, a 2012 film ▪ Baadasssss!, a 2003 American biopic ▪ "Badass", 2011 ▪ "Badass", 2005 ▪ "Badass ", song by Garbage...

Definition of badass in the English dictionary

The first definition of badass in the dictionary is a tough or aggressive person. Other definition of badass is tough or aggressive. Badass is also excellent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BADASS


Asturias
æˈstʊərɪˌæs
bare-ass
ˈbɛərˌæs
candy-ass
ˈkændɪˌæs
capias
ˈkeɪpɪˌæs
fat-ass
ˈfætˌæs
hard-ass
ˈhɑːdˌæs
Herodias
hɛˈrəʊdɪˌæs
jackass
ˈdʒækˌæs
kick-ass
ˈkɪkˌæs
Lysias
ˈlɪsɪˌæs
materfamilias
ˌmeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
paillasse
ˈpælɪˌæs
paterfamilias
ˌpeɪtəfəˈmɪlɪˌæs
Pelias
ˈpiːlɪˌæs
Phidias
ˈfɪdɪˌæs
Pythias
ˈpɪθɪˌæs
smartass
ˈsmɑːtˌæs
Tiberias
taɪˈbɪərɪˌæs
tightass
ˈtaɪtˌæs
Tiresias
taɪˈriːsɪˌæs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BADASS

bad off
bad scran to
bad seed
bad trot
bad-mannered
bad-mouth
bad-tempered
bada-bing
bada-bing bada-boom
Badajoz
Badakhshan
Badalona
baddeleyite
badder
badderlocks
baddest
baddie
baddish
baddy
bade

WORDS THAT END LIKE BADASS

ass
bass
bluegrass
brass
bypass
class
come to pass
compass
fiberglass
first class
first-class
glass
grass
hourglass
in the mass
lass
mass
pass
strass
world-class

Synonyms and antonyms of badass in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «badass» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BADASS

Find out the translation of badass to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of badass from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «badass» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坏蛋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

macarra
570 millions of speakers

English

badass
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बदमाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بدس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

задира
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fodão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

badass
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dur à cuire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Badass
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Badass
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

たちの悪いやつ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

늠름한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Badass
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Badass
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேர்மாறாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बदमाश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

badass
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cazzuto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hardkorowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

задирака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

badass
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

badass
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

badass
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

badass
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of badass

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BADASS»

The term «badass» is very widely used and occupies the 16.577 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BADASS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about badass

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2 QUOTES WITH «BADASS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word badass.
1
Charlie Hunnam
I was playing pretty boys and these angelic roles like Nicholas Nickleby and all that stuff. And I was like, 'What am I doing? This isn't who I am, as a man or an artist.' I had to overcome people's belief that I was too pretty to be a badass.
2
Dreama Walker
I am in love with girls that are bad and naughty and badass, and a little selfish, but I like to watch from a respectful distance!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BADASS»

Discover the use of badass in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to badass and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Badass
They built empires, smashed armies, and ravaged civilizations for wealth, glory, and ultimate supremacy. Sometimes villains, sometimes heroes, sometimes criminally insane, they had one thing in common: They were all . . . Badass!
Ben Thompson, 2009
2
You are a Bad Ass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and ...
Offers a blunt and irreverent guide to achieving the money, relationships, career, and happiness that one desires through recognizing and doing away with self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors.
Jen Sincero, 2013
3
Badass: A Hard-Earned Guide to Living Life With Style and ...
The actress best known for her performances in "Beverley Hills 90210" and "Charmed" offers advice on how to live with confidence and style, sharing stories of personal hardships while discussing dating, shopping, and handling rivals.
Shannen Doherty, 2010
4
American Badass
American Badass is the true story of a modern day Spartan. Dale Comstock is a Delta Force Operator - a member of America's secret army; the most enigmatic and combat tested elite counter-terrorism unit in the world.
Dale Comstock, 2013
5
Badass: The Birth of a Legend: Spine-Crushing Tales of the ...
In Badass: The Birth of a Legend, Ben Thompson compiles these fantastical tales from the beginning of time to today and tells them in the completely over-the-top manner in which they were intended, including: Rama The Indian god-king who ...
Ben Thompson, 2011
6
Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm
This ebook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
Mardi Jo Link, 2013
7
Badass: Ultimate Deathmatch: Skull-Crushing True Stories of ...
Not only that, you're here to see what happens when badasses collide, when glory and doom hang in the balance, when two men enter one man leaves. If you dare listen, you'll hear the stories of . . .
Ben Thompson, 2013
8
Sweet 'Stache: 50 Badass Mustaches and the Faces Who Sport Them
This book recognizes this fact and celebrates the most famous mustaches--and the faces behind them. From politicians and ball players to pop stars and actors, this book covers them all with wit and humor.
Jon Chattman, Rich Tarantino, 2009
9
Badass
Nick thought he'd been through just about everything life could throw at him, including being wounded in Afghanistan.
Shannon West, 2012
10
The Badass Girl's Poker Party: All You Need to Play Your Way
The first poker kit for women explains the basics of poker play and party setup.
Toby Leah Bochan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BADASS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term badass is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The 26 Most Badass Photos From The Women's World Cup Final
The team, which won 5-2, played with poise and passion, and their performance is perhaps best described as just plain badass. Let's take a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Move over Carli Lloyd. There's a new badass in town.
There's a new badass in town. This story is a part of a series. Teach Her · PRI's The World. July 06, 2015 · 3:15 PM EDT. By Anne Bailey (follow). 0. facebook ... «PRI, Jul 15»
3
Here Are 8 Badass New 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2' Posters
The revolution will not be televised, it'll play out on the big screen this this November in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2." «Moviefone, Jul 15»
4
Chinese Badass Donnie Yen May Be Joining a 'Star Wars' Movie
The new Star Wars movies have been going out of their way to assemble a new cast of diverse actors. The days of the token Lando are a thing ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
5
The Badass Babes Guide To Living A Life Of No Regrets Starting Now
So, for all you Badass Babes out there that are ready to start living your life without regrets, here's my guide for changing how you live right now. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Vermintide's latest character reveal is a badass mage
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide developer Fatshark has revealed the fifth and final character playable in the upcoming co-op adventure: ... «VG247, Jul 15»
7
Prince George Is A Total Badass: Here Are Nine Photos To Show …
Princess Charlotte might have been the centre of the attention this weekend at her christening, but that didn't stop us admiring the cuteness that ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
8
The Good, The Bad & The Badass: James Cameron
Last week, we took at look at the career of composer James Horner. This week, we examine the work of one of his most famous collaborators . «JoBlo.com, Jul 15»
9
Is This The Most Badass Wrap Ever On A Hellcat?
One of our favorite auto Youtubers, Salomondrin, is back with another sweet car vid. This time he shows us the brand new wrap on his ... «CarBuzz, Jul 15»
10
THE LAST SHIP Recap 'Solace': Badass Additions to Nathan James …
The ship left Norfolk to protect that top-notch lab that Dr. Scott expected to find when the USS Nathan James got back to port. A scientist and ... «TVRuckus, Jul 15»

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