Most likely originated in the armed services, probably during Vietnam. "Kick ass" is generically applied to beating the opponent, whereas taking names refers to killing the enemy, or "taking their names." Has been adopted into common usage as a general motivational statement.
"CHARLIES OVER THAT RIDGE, LETS KICKASS AND TAKE NAMES!"
"pick up that goddam football damnit! now get out there, kick ass and take names you pussy!"
"pick up that goddam football damnit! now get out there, kick ass and take names you pussy!"
by beefstui May 6, 2007
Get the kick ass and take namesmug. A girl that can go off at any time and be absolutely savage and correct at the same time. It's extremely hot.
by Thatpanpepsican May 25, 2020
Get the kick-ass battle starmug. The act of being unequivocally awesome. It generally involves showing people what's up, making people feel like morons for being wrong, and defeating terrorists. It is indeed an action worthy of the highest honor.
It refers to an older sayings "Kick ass first, take names later," or "Shoot first, ask questions later." Generally, it is frowned upon enacting such awesomeness without "asking questions" first. However, when used in this context, that much is forgiven.
It refers to an older sayings "Kick ass first, take names later," or "Shoot first, ask questions later." Generally, it is frowned upon enacting such awesomeness without "asking questions" first. However, when used in this context, that much is forgiven.
by UnequivocallyAwesome January 27, 2010
Get the Kicking Ass and Taking Namesmug. When you are so good at something, people are lining up to challenge you and you have to give them a number and they have to wait their turn.
by John Boy2012 September 1, 2012
Get the Kicking ass and taking numbersmug. by leigh mcgee August 19, 2008
Get the kick ass and take initialsmug. This expression does not date back to Vietnam or the 80's. it is ancient in the marine corps and is what drill instructors did up until the mid 70's
by daniel f ring August 11, 2014
Get the kick ass and take namesmug. by Dis dick!!! May 25, 2018
Get the National Kick Ass Daymug.