Bodaciously

/bəˈdeɪʃəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a bold, daring, or sexually attractive manner; done in an audacious or shameless way.

Etymology

From bodacious (perhaps a blend of bold and audacious, or from bodacious meaning impressive/attractive), plus the adverb suffix -ly. The adjective emerged in American English in the 1800s.

Kelly Says

Bodacious is a distinctly American slang word that seems to have no clear etymological parent—linguists debate whether it's a blend, a corruption of another word, or pure American invention.

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