bodacious
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bo·da·cious

adjective \bō-ˈdā-shəs\

Definition of BODACIOUS

1
Southern & Midland : outright, unmistakable
2
: remarkable, noteworthy <a bodacious bargain>
3
: sexy, voluptuous <bodacious babes>
bo·da·cious·ly adverb

Examples of BODACIOUS

  1. a singer with a bodacious voice
  2. <the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip>

Origin of BODACIOUS

probably blend of bold and audacious
First Known Use: 1832

Other Dialect Terms

bespoke, boughten, lave, muchacho, nigh, spunk, thunk, toboggan

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