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.

Origin of kick-ass

Definition for kick ass (2 of 2)

Origin of kick

1350–1400; Middle English kiken (v.); origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR kick

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, adjective

Word 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