need help

[Paul Frank]

> i am currently discussing the word badass with my girlfriend. she
>  claims that it is two words. i say one. even though i have provided
>  proof that it exists as one word in a dictionary she won't believe me
>  because there is no etymology provided. can anyone help me.

If a dictionary is the only thing that will convince her, show her the entry
in Chapman's Dictionary of American Slang. But why don't you let her win this
"discussion"? :-)

Cheers,
Paul
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