kicks ass

Performs exceptionally well

Kicks ass means to be impressively good or to defeat someone decisively.

Something that kicks ass excels: This new album kicks ass.

Someone who kicks ass dominates or triumphs: She kicked ass in the debate.

The phrase is casual and emphatic, conveying enthusiasm or admiration.

Variants include kick-ass as an adjective: a kick-ass performance.

excellent

awesome

Extremely impressive or overwhelming

  • epicImpressively grand in scope
  • stellarOf or like celestial bodies
  • superbExtremely impressive, first-rate

fantastic · outstanding · phenomenal · incredible · amazing · spectacular · top-notch · first-rate · unbeatable · unmatched

powerful

forceful

Exerting strong pressure

robust · vigorous · intense · dynamic · hard-hitting · punchy · impactful · explosive · ferocious · fierce

impressive

jaw-dropping

Extremely surprising or impressive

stunning · remarkable · extraordinary · showstopping · dazzling · sensational · electrifying · riveting · captivating · mesmerizing

dominant

crushing

Overwhelming in intensity

overwhelming · unstoppable · undefeatable · alpha · boss · masterful · superior · supreme · reigning · champion

Opposites
quality/excellence

kicks asssucks

Is lousy, informally

blows · stinks · bombs · fails · falls flat

dominance/power

kicks asssubmits

Yields to authority

folds · surrenders · chokes · crumbles · caves

impressiveness/impact

kicks assbores

Drills or tires

disappoints · underwhelms · falls short · puts you to sleep · fizzles

Family

kick, kicks, kicked, kicking, kicker, kickers, ass, asses, assed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13