bodacious
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Adjective — Informal, especially American Southern slang: bold and remarkable; impressively excellent.
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Etymology
American Southern slang from the 1800s, likely blending "bold" and "audacious."
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What does “bodacious” mean?
The word “bodacious” means informal, especially American Southern slang: bold and remarkable; impressively excellent. In plain terms, slang for something impressively bold, great, or attractive.
How do you pronounce “bodacious”?
“Bodacious” is pronounced boh-DAY-shuhs (/boʊˈdeɪʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bodacious” in a sentence?
Here is “bodacious” used in a sentence: “That was one bodacious performance.”
What part of speech is “bodacious”?
“Bodacious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bodacious” come from?
The word “bodacious” dates back to around 1800. American Southern slang from the 1800s, likely blending "bold" and "audacious.".
How many meanings does “bodacious” have?
“Bodacious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, especially American Southern slang: bold and remarkable; impressively excellent.