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bitchin'

adjective
bitch·in' | \ˈbi-chən \

Definition of bitchin' 

1 slang : remarkably bad : detestable of all the bitchin' luck

2 slang : remarkably good or cool a bitchin' car

First Known Use of bitchin'

1957, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for bitchin'

probably short for sonofabitching, from son of a bitch + -ing entry 3

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bitchin'

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of bitchin'

: very good or appealing

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