What is a good synonym for “badass” that would be usable in a high school setting?

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I'm looking for a better way to say "orchestral brass musicians are badass" that doesn't use any words that could be considered profanity.

(If you're not sure what I mean by orchestral brass musicians, as far as I'm concerned they're the equivalent of Samuel L. Jackson.)

mfe · Answer 1 · 2011-05-01 04:45:14Z

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These terms can vary a bit by region and trendiness as well as vulgarity, but some possible alternatives:

wicked
bangin'
hard-core
bitchin'
fierce
warriors

answered May 1 '11 at 4:45

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Also, my personal favourite: Awesome! – Loquacity May 1 '11 at 4:50

How about fawesome? – Sam May 1 '11 at 4:51

+1 for hardcore. – Callithumpian May 1 '11 at 5:00

@Loquacity: I had awesome in my list, then decided it didn't have the edge that @NReilingh was looking to keep. – mfe May 1 '11 at 14:33

Bitching means excellent or extremely: a bitching new album; it's bitchin' hot, ain't it? – kiamlaluno May 1 '11 at 15:07

Callithumpian · Answer 2 · 2011-05-01 04:55:01Z

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Orchestral brass musicians are the shiznit.

answered May 1 '11 at 4:55

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Kristina Lopez · Answer 3 · 2012-09-26 18:10:56Z

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How about:

answered Sep 26 '12 at 18:10

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StoneyB · Answer 4 · 2012-09-26 18:56:09Z

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Orchestral brass musicians play
higher
faster
louder

answered Sep 26 '12 at 18:56

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