English · Slang Attested

bad

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Meaning · English

Bold, daring, and tough.

Where it’s used: Used American English

He's the baddest guy in town!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Good, superlative, excellent, cool.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Overly promiscuous, licentious.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bad” mean?

Bold, daring, and tough.

Is “bad” formal or informal?

bad is generally slang.

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