badass

Example Sentences

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"Not because I'm lying about anything, but because I'm a badass," she added.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The point being that I should not expect to be a badass street officer on Day 1.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

“Make a movie where he is an absolute badass but also has some heart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

“You are a survivor…I love you so much my badass Warrior.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Christian karaoke, badass action stories, and violent faith healers—man, I loved church.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah