Bodacious
/boʊˈdeɪ.ʃəs/noun
Bold, excellent, or remarkable; especially in informal American English.
Did you know?Bodacious is a 19th-century American slang blend of *bold* and *audacious*, so its power comes from two words of Latin origin fused into one flashy boast.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
English
bodacious
“A slang blend meaning bold, daring, or impressive.”
Late 18th Century
English
bold
“Fearless, courageous, or strikingly prominent.”
Late 18th Century
English
audacious
“Daring, intrepid, or recklessly bold.”
Latin
Latin
audāx
“Bold, daring.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂ew-
“To perceive, hear.”