English · Slang Attested 18+

kick-ass

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Meaning · English

Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.

⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

Excellent, first-class.

⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

What does “kick-ass” mean?

Rough, aggressive; powerful and successful.

Is “kick-ass” formal or informal?

kick-ass is generally slang, vulgar.

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