BAMF
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Meaning · English
Acronym of bad-ass motherfucker, a very tough or formidably impressive person who is not to be trifled with.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And -atttitude-^([sic]) is a big part of being a BAMF, too.
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).
Common questions
What does “BAMF” mean?
Acronym of bad-ass motherfucker, a very tough or formidably impressive person who is not to be trifled with.
Is “BAMF” formal or informal?
BAMF is generally slang.