kick-ass
Thoroughly defeat someone
Kick-ass means impressively good, tough, or powerful.
A kick-ass performance blows the audience away.
A kick-ass lawyer fights aggressively for clients.
The hyphenated form typically works as an adjective: That was a kick-ass party.
The term is vulgar but enthusiastic, conveying admiration for something forceful or excellent.
As a verb phrase without the hyphen, to kick someone's ass is to beat or defeat them decisively.
Extremely impressive or overwhelming
- badassImpressively tough person
- amazingCausing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
phenomenal · outstanding · excellent · superb · spectacular · epic · legendary · jaw-dropping
Violently intense or aggressive
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- brutalSavagely harsh or severe
savage · cutthroat · hardcore · extreme · no-holds-barred · full-throttle · balls-to-the-wall · in-your-face
Having superior influence
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- mightyHaving great power
- potentHaving great effect
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
commanding · influential · authoritative · hard-hitting · heavyweight · unstoppable · crushing · devastating
Active and changing
- high-octaneExtremely energetic or dynamic
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- chargedFormally accused of crime
fired-up · pumped · amped · supercharged · high-powered · action-packed · rip-roaring
awesome
Extremely impressive or overwhelming
- badassImpressively tough person
- amazingCausing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
fantastic · phenomenal · outstanding · excellent · superb · spectacular · epic · legendary · jaw-dropping · stellar
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
brutal · savage · cutthroat · hardcore · extreme · no-holds-barred · full-throttle · balls-to-the-wall · in-your-face · merciless
dominant
Having superior influence
formidable · commanding · influential · authoritative · hard-hitting · heavyweight · unstoppable · crushing · devastating · steamrolling
dynamic
Active and changing
- high-octaneExtremely energetic or dynamic
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
charged · fired-up · pumped · amped · supercharged · high-powered · action-packed · rip-roaring
kick-asslame
Weak or limping
weak · pathetic · underwhelming · unimpressive · lackluster
kick-assincompetent
Lacking necessary skill
ineffective · useless · inept · lousy · crappy
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