Generally meaning a male who does things perceived by the world as cool or awesome. Can also be used as an adjective for similar effect.

Unbeknownst to most, the original meaning of badass came from the one and 'Kboss' where all meanings of badass came from. His kidney-stealing antics have given him world wide renown as a badass.
Did you see Rob getting arrested?
Yeah, he was totally being badass!
by alxwill October 5, 2011
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a man who doesnt care what happens he chooses to go his own way even if it involves breaking a few rules.

insult- oh your badass now.
fake badass insult-man1- yo i just stole the a candy bar from that store

man2.......oh your badass now

bikers such ass hells angels are generally true badasses
by ragggrgrg May 9, 2009
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Causing hell 24-7
I'm a certified bad-ass, just ask my boss.
by Saints September 23, 2003
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1. In the classical sense, a person who is strong, confident, and inspires awe in others.

2. In the more novel sense, a man who engages in homosexual activities, and thus has a "bad" ass.
1. Man did you see that guy drink thirteen beers and eat the glasses that they came in?! What a badass!

2. That guy with the manicure buying the Bette Midler album looks like a major methilil. I bet he's a badass.
by Str8ness October 19, 2006
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Naughty Donkey.

Bad
See "worse"
adj. Comparative of bad, ill.
More inferior, as in quality, condition, or effect.
More severe or unfavorable.
Being further from a standard; less desirable or satisfactory.
Being in poorer health; more ill.

ass
n. pl. ass·es
Any of several hoofed mammals of the genus Equus, resembling and closely related to the horses but having a smaller build and longer ears, and including the domesticated donkey.
A vain, self-important, silly, or aggressively stupid person.
"Naughty Donkey! You just ran over little timmy and kicked the widow Wimple in the groin! Bad Ass!
by Fixed January 27, 2005
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To be gangsta, to be hard, able to beat bitches up
Larina and Adam wear suglasses at night because the sun never sets on a badass.
by A-Money May 10, 2006
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