What does "bad-ass wives" exactly mean? Why did "bad-ass" come to mean "tough and aggressive"?

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00:00 What Does &Quot;Bad-Ass Wives&Quot; Exactly Mean? Why Did &Quot;Bad-Ass&Quot; Come To Mean &Quot;Tou
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