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Definition of kickass

kickass

/ˈkɪk.æs/
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kickass Lexical Profile

kickass Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

North American Impressively good, powerful, or exciting; outstanding.

Example

"The band delivered a kickass performance that had the entire crowd on its feet."

2

North American Forcefully assertive, tough, or intimidatingly effective.

Example

"She hired a kickass negotiator to handle the corporate merger."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because it contains mild profanity, 'kickass' is restricted to informal, colloquial contexts and should be avoided in formal or professional writing.

• Nearby Words

kickable
kickabout
kickaround
kickass
kickback
kickball
kickboard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kickass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kickass
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