Bodacious (adjective / US Slang, from Bill & Ted)
(Also heard as: Bodacious babe, Most bodacious, Bodacious dude)
Definition:
Bodacious means excellent, impressive or boldly attractive. It is old-school slang for something that is simply great.
Where Bodacious Comes From:
It began as 19th-century Southern US slang blending “bold” and “audacious”. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) brought it back into pop culture, alongside “excellent” and “most triumphant”.
How People Actually Use Bodacious:
Used for something outstanding: “that was a bodacious solo”. Today it is a playful retro word, often said in a surfer or valley voice.
Is Bodacious Rude?
No. It is a compliment, although “bodacious” about a person’s looks can sound dated.
Examples in the Wild:
- “That guitar riff was bodacious.”Meaning: That riff was excellent.
- “We had a most bodacious weekend.”Meaning: We had an amazing weekend.
- “Check out his bodacious new truck.”Meaning: His new truck is really impressive.
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