- This word is commonly used by teenagers to describe things they find “cool”. It is synonymous with when people use the words “dope” or “nasty” to describe something they find appealing. It probably stems from some kind of counterculture.
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derivation; adjective
A slang word that means “good”, which is the opposite of its normal meaning.
Etymology : Derived from bad, which usually means “not good”, or from badass, another slang word that means “really cool”.
Source : “Dude that car is bad!” (conversation with friend, 10/3/15)
Last modified: 8 December 2015