kick-ass
or kick·ass
[ kik-as ]
/ ˈkɪkˌæs /
adjective Slang.
strikingly or overwhelmingly tough, aggressive, powerful, or effective: He finally built himself a kick-ass computer.
Words nearby kick-ass
kick turn,
kick up,
kick up a fuss,
kick up one's heels,
kick upstairs,
kick-ass,
kick-start,
kick-up,
kickapoo,
kickback,
kickball
Definition for kick ass (2 of 2)
Origin of kick
1350–1400; Middle English
kiken (v.); origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM kick
kick·a·ble, adjective kick·less, adjective out·kick, verb (used with object) o·ver·kick, verb (used with object)British Dictionary definitions for kick ass (1 of 2)
kick ass
/ slang /
verb (intr)
to be impressive, esp in a forceful way
pop music that kicks ass
adjective kick-ass
forceful, aggressive, and impressive
British Dictionary definitions for kick ass (2 of 2)
kick
/ (kɪk) /
verb
noun
Derived forms of kick
kickable, adjectiveWord Origin for kick
C14
kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin
Idioms and Phrases with kick ass (1 of 2)
kick ass
Also, kick butt. Punish or discipline harshly; also, defeat soundly. For example, That foreman's furious; he's going to kick ass before the day is over, or Our team is out to kick butt today. [Vulgar slang; 1940s]
Idioms and Phrases with kick ass (2 of 2)
kick